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NEWS | July 28, 2009

Joan Orr Spouse Award open for nominations

By National Guard Bureau

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force members can now submit nominations for their spouse as the 2010 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year. The period of the award runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009.

The Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award is sponsored by the Air Force Association and honors the significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. The nominee's husband or wife must currently be serving in the Air Force (active duty, Guard or Reserve).

Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating unit, direct reporting unit, or equivalent for the appropriate application due date and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Each MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU may submit one nomination. Completed nominations must be sent to AFPC by March 1, 2010.

For more information about the Joan Orr Award and application requirements, visit AFPC's "Ask" Web site and type "Joan Orr" into the search engine, or call the Total Force Service Center-San Antonio at (800) 525-0102.

 

 

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