Military Family of the Year nominations Published Oct. 10, 2008 By Airman and Family Readiness Center CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- To honor the contributions families make to the military and the mission, November is recognized as Military Family Month. Cannon recognized its first Military Family of the Year in 2006, and we are now soliciting nominations for Cannon AFB 2008 Military Family of the Year. We know there are some exceptional families out there so please help us recognize them. Families may self-nominate or be nominated by anyone familiar with the family's accomplishments. To nominate a family for Cannon AFB 2008 Military Family of the Year, submit an essay (no more than three pages, double spaced) to the Airman & Family Readiness Center by Oct. 31. Please describe the family and how they exemplify a strong military family during the last year. Every family has different strengths and faces different challenges; things to consider in the essay might include their strengths, challenges faced and overcome or managed, volunteer activities, or educational accomplishments. Highlight anything that sets this family apart! For any questions call 784-4228.