Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor; Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs | official twitter
Public Service Recognition Week, observed annually during the first week of May since 1985, acknowledges the contributions of public servants across all levels of government. This period serves as a time for the nation to express gratitude to these individuals and for the government to showcase its efforts' scope and impact.
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell emphasized the importance of civilian workers within the Department of Defense. "Within the Department of Defense, our civilian patriots are essential to achieving peace through strength," he stated. He highlighted that these individuals collaborate with military personnel to advance policies and programs while providing necessary continuity.
Parnell further noted that as efforts continue to fulfill presidential priorities such as reviving the warrior ethos, reestablishing deterrence, and rebuilding the military, reliance on civil servants' expertise in fields like federal law enforcement and research remains crucial. "These hardworking men and women are vital to our work," he remarked, expressing deep gratitude for their professionalism and dedication not only during Public Service Recognition Week but throughout the year.
