Celebrating military spouses at The Rock Published May 7, 2015 By Senior Airman Regina Edwards 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Today the Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Center will honor the unsung heroes of the military: spouses. The center hosts the 3rd annual Spouse Appreciation Celebration with a vendor bazaar from 5-8 p.m. in the Walters Community Support Center with several businesses showcasing their products and services by spouses for spouses. Families from all branches of service-- active duty, Guard, Reserve, or retired, are invited to enjoy the festivities. "We hope that spouses feel encouraged and appreciated for the sacrifices they have made in support of those defending our nation," said Kori Ramirez, a Community Readiness Consultant at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. "President Ronald Reagan recognized the profound importance of spouse commitment to the readiness and well-being of military members and declared May 23, 1984, the first Military Spouse Day," said Ramirez. "The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger, standardized the date by declaring the Friday before Mother's Day as Military Spouse Day." Ramirez said students from Arthur's Beauty College volunteered their time to provide the spa services to spouses, and more than 30 vendors have reserved booths for the bazaar tonight. The bazaar today is designed for local and home based businesses to showcase their products and services to military spouses. For more information, contact Ramirez at (501)-987-2667.