Nominees sought for grateful nation award Published Feb. 19, 2014 By Sammie King Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2014 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. This award is presented annually to six heroes for distinguishing themselves through superior conduct in the war on terrorism, AFPC officials said. Honorees, who are enlisted members and junior officers, represent each branch of the U.S. military and the U.S. Special Operations Command. There is no official period of service requirement, but achievements should be recent, AFPC officials explained. Each major command, field operating agency and direct reporting unit may submit one nomination. Nominations are due May 28, 2014. For more information about Air Force awards programs and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.