12/9/2010 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award.
This Secretary of Defense award recognizes the contributions and achievements made by physically or mentally disabled federal employees within the DOD.
The award is open to federal employees who demonstrate job performance clearly exceeding requirements, in spite of severely limiting physical or mental factors and exhibit courage and initiative in overcoming disabilities. The award period is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.
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 14, 2011.
For more information on this and other Air Force recognition programs, visit the AFPC personnel services web site at http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil or call the Total Force Service Center toll-free at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
(Courtesy of Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs)
