Airmen encouraged to exercise voting rights Published Aug. 30, 2006 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Officials from the Air Force Personnel Center here encourage Airmen to register to vote during the Armed Forces Voter's Week Sept. 3 to 9 so they can be a part of the election process.Airmen serving away from their voting residence can submit a Federal Post Card Application SF-76 for registration or to request absentee ballots. "We have set a Sept. 15 goal to deliver Federal Post Card Applications to all Airmen and their families. The significance of this date is in some states it is a 'last chance' Airmen will have to register and request ballots," said John Lowrance, Air Force voting action officer at AFPC. State voting rules are available in the 2006-2007 Voting Assistance Guide, available online at www.fvap.gov. "Airmen may also contact base voting assistance officers who can assist them and family members with the registration and voting process," Mr. Lowrance said. "With thousands of local, state and federal positions up for election, Armed Forces Voter's Week is part of an overall plan to ensure Airmen have access to the information and tools they need to vote."(Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center News Service)