Laughlin celebrates all the spouses on base to show appreciation and support those who support are men and women in uniform every day, May 7, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed each year on the Friday before Mother's Day and recognizes the contributions to the nation's defense by the spouses of military service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)