An Air Force Family

Lt. Col. Luis Cortes hugs his family before deploying to Southwest Asia in early 2003. Leaders at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., are looking for families to in honor in recognition of the "Year of the Air Force Family." Colonel Cortes is a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Schaap)

'Outstanding' Air Force families needed

Published Oct. 22, 2009

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Earlier this year Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley designated July 2009 to July 2010 as the "Year of the Air Force Family," a year-long focus on Air Force programs highlighting the importance of, and commitment to, the entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; extended families; and retirees.

In celebration, the Airman and Family Readiness Center here is looking for nominations to recognize some of the base's outstanding families.

Nomination categories include single Airmen, single parents, parents, extended family, grandparents, military-married-to-military couples and traditional families. Submissions should include a photo, nomination form (click to download), and a short write up of what makes a nominated family great. Send nominations to kimberly.heiner-02@mcconnell.af.mil.

For more information, call the Readiness Center at (316) 759-6020.