At a Soldotna City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 29, Mayor Paul Whitney issued two proclamations to honor caregivers and military families.

He proclaimed November 2025 as Veteran and Military Families Month to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s armed forces and their loved ones. The proclamation recognizes the courage and patriotism of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as the vital role their families play in sustaining them.

“As President Lincoln once said: ‘Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bear his country’s cause. Honor, also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as best he can, the same cause,” said Mayor Whitney.

He urged Soldotna residents to thank and support local veterans and mil

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