Statement by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell:
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) honors the important contributions of public servants at all levels of government. Celebrated annually during the first week of May since 1985, it provides an opportunity for the nation to recognize and thank this capable workforce, as well as for the government to highlight the scope, scale, and impact of its efforts.
Within the Department of Defense, our civilian patriots are essential to achieving peace through strength. These talented men and women work side-by-side with our warfighters to advance key policies and programs, and to offer the continuity required to sustain these important initiatives.
As we continue to act swiftly to deliver on the President's priorities — reviving the warrior ethos, reestablishing deterrence, and rebuilding the military — we will rely on the experience and expertise of our civil servants in mission-essential fields ranging from federal law enforcement to research and development. These hardworking men and women are vital to our work, and we remain deeply grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and myriad contributions to mission during PSRW and throughout the year.