2008 Soldier of the Year
February 18th, 2008 (5:02 pm) by Troy-The Army Times has opened nominations for the 2008 Nominate a Hero contest. It is actually not just Army Times, but all the different publications of the Military Times papers. So not only a Soldier of the Year, but also a Sailor of the Year, Airman of the Year, Marine of the Year, and Coastguardsman of the Year.
Anybody can nominate any serving member, regardless if they are active duty, national guard or reserves. The nominee does not have to be someone who saved a life, was wounded or even served in war. It can be anyone that any submitter thinks is a hero, and as long as the person can submit a good reason in 300 words or less. There are thousands serving that are probably very deserving of this honor, but only one can be awarded. However, if you don’t nominate that person who you feel is a hero how will you ever know?
Go to http://www.militarytimes.com/smoy/nominate.php?pub=arm to put in a nomination.