I am proud to represent these men and women who empower people in developing nations and promote the Peace Corps mission of peace and friendship. These volunteers are making major strides to improve the lives of people and communities around the world.

We are in a time when the Peace Corps mission is more vital than ever, and the organization is at a 30-year high in the number of volunteers in the field. The Peace Corps is currently in 69 posts and serving 75 countries across the globe.

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.

When Peace Corps was first proposed, some in Congress assumed that only men would be volunteers.

My mother went into the Peace Corps when she was sixty-eight.

In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans.