Nominations open for Grateful Nation award Published May 17, 2011 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2011 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award. This award recognizes one member from each of the military branches and U.S. Special Operations Command for superior performance and service in the war on terrorism. Nominees must be in the grades of senior master sergeant and below for enlisted or major and below for officers. 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 June 30. For more information on Air Force recognition programs, visit the Air Force personnel services website. (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs.)