Senators McCain And Obama Air Messages On "Army Wives"

June 5, 2008 8:28 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - The Lifetime series "Army Wives" will get presidential salutes from Senators John McCain and Barack Obama when the series returns for its second season on June 8.

McCain and Obama took time out from the campaign trail to tape special on-air spots honoring the service and sacrifice of America military families.

The 30-second messages will began airing June 4 and will continue running until the premiere. Full -length versions of the candidates' salutes can also be seen on Lifetime.com. Excerpts from the Senators salutes are:

Senator McCain: "'Army Wives' has a lot of great twists and turns. I know, because Cindy makes me watch with her and we're looking forward to season two. But the show also sheds light on the strength and sacrifice of our nation's military families. As we honor and cherish the sacrifices made by those who have served our nation, we should also honor those who are currently in harm's way, defending our freedom, and the brave families that await their safe return ... To all men and women serving in our armed forces, to their families, and to our veterans: you are the best Americans, and our best efforts to honor our debts to you will fall far short of what you have given and what you deserve..."

Senator Obama: "I know you all are waiting to see what happens this season on 'Army Wives.' But I just wanted to take a moment to honor the people this show is about. 'Army Wives' tells a story that's being lived by families across this country -- by loved ones who are counting the days until the next R by young children whose parents have been deployed so many times they barely know them; by parents who sit by the phone, waiting anxiously for their son or daughter to call; and by all who mourn the loss of one of America's fallen heroes ... our entire nation owes our troops and those who love them our abiding gratitude -- for their service, their courage, and for the sacrifice they make each day on our behalf ... ."

Filmed on location in Charleston, South Carolina, the series stars Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Brian McNamara, Sterling K. Brown, Wendy Davis, Drew Fuller and Catherine Bell.

"Army Wives" returns for its second season June 8 at 10 p.m. on Lifetime.