We have a sacred trust with those who serve our nation. It's a commitment that begins when they take their oath, and President Obama believes it must never end—we owe our veterans and their families the care they were promised and the respect and benefits they have earned.

On the National Day of Service, volunteers will help show our appreciation for our veterans and military families through community service. Want to give back to our troops and their families? Here are some great examples of events you and your neighbors or friends can host:

• Volunteer at a veterans’ hospital to help provide medical care or company to a veteran.
• Ask your local dry cleaner, restaurant, gas station, or hair salon to give a percentage of proceeds for a certain time period to a charity benefiting our troops—and let all of your neighbors know so they can go and support the local establishment as well as the organization.
• Organize or volunteer at a thrift shop that supports and funds job training programs for returning veterans.

Sign up for a National Day of Service veterans and military families event near you!