Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued the following message noting the observance: Article posted by, The U.S. Department of Defense, American Forces Press Service “This month, as we celebrate our blessings, and give thanks for our freedom to enjoy them, we take great pride in honoring November 21-28, 2008 as Military Family Appreciation Week. “Families serve just as their uniformed service members do. And the military family has rarely faced as many challenges as our families do today.