Gold Star Spouse Day recognizes spouses of active duty Soldiers who are killed in action

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We’ve all seen movies where a knock at the door by two uniformed service members brings with it the heart-rending news that no one wants to hear – the loss of a loved one in combat. But sadly, in the world in which we live, those traumatic encounters have happened and will continue to happen.

Gold Star Spouse Day recognizes spouses of active duty Soldiers who are killed in action

April 5 is Gold Star Spouse Day. Nearly all active military, veterans, and military Civilians know what a Gold Star Spouse is. They are the wives and husbands of active duty men and women who have been killed in action.

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