AF officials seek nominations for NCOA Vanguard Award Published Nov. 10, 2009 Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The Air Force is soliciting nominations for the 2010 Noncommissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award. Nominees must be between the rank of senior airman and chief master sergeant who have performed a heroic act, on or off duty, which resulted in saving someone's life or preventing serious injury. To be considered for the award, the act must be voluntarily initiated and not a result of directions or orders. It also must have been a legitimate attempt to save life or prevent serious injury to another person and not an act of bravado. To be eligible, the heroic act must have occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2009. Joint nominations are not allowed. Base-level organizations and personnel inquiring about nomination package requirements and deadlines should contact their major command, field operating agency, direct reporting unit, or major command equivalent. For additional information, call the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102.