Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
11/9/2010 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2011 American Legion Spirit of Service Award.
The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of the American Legion and is presented annually to an enlisted member from each of the military branches for outstanding volunteer service performed off duty in the local community.
Nominees must be in the grades of airman through staff sergeant.
Nominees will be measured on the benefit of community service the individual performed off duty in the local community from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2010.
Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency, or direct reporting unit for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures.
Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2011.
The award presentation will take place during the American Legion National Convention in 2011.
For more information on this and other Air Force recognition programs, visit the AFPC personnel services website at http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil or call the Total Force Service Center toll-free at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
