POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Are you the top athlete at Pope? Air Mobility Command is looking for you to be a nominee for the 2006 Air Force Athlete of the Year.

The Air Force annually recognizes one male and one female for this presti-
gious award.

Specific information on how to nominate is available at the Pope Fitness Center but must include athletic accomplishments including a list of sports, outstanding performances and records achieved during Armed Forces, and national and international competitions from October 2005 through September 2006. Athletic performance at the local, regional or state levels may also be cited. An individual's contribution to team results, military awards, honors and civic recognition during the award year are also of interest.

All nomination letters must be signed by the nominee's commanding officer.

Last year's Male Athlete of the Year was Major Roger Sherman of Offutt AFB, Neb., and the Female Athlete of the Year was Staff Sergeant Twyla Sears of Kadena AB, Japan.

The awards presentation for both the male and female Air Force Athlete of the Year will be held Nov. 14 at the annual Air Force Athletic Business Conference, during the Air Force Fitness Breakout in Las Vegas, NV.

For more information, visit the Pope Fitness Center.

All nominations must be received by Sept. 22. (Courtesy of the 43rd Services Squadron)