The Friday before Mother’s Day is known as Military Spouse Appreciation Day or Military Spouse Day. The day was started in 1984 by former President Ronald Reagan and serves as a time to recognize the contributions and support of the spouses of servicemembers. For 2015, Military Spouse Appreciation Day will be Friday, May.

Read the 10 ways to celebrate that special significant other in your military life.

10 Ways to Celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day