Armed Services YMCA of Alaska seeks nominations for Salute to the Military awards [Video]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – For its 2025 Salute to the Military Awards, the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) of Alaska is asking the public to help highlight civilians who have supported troops in Alaska.

Ultimately, two civilians are expected to be honored with this year’s award, with one named the Alaska Military Spouse of the Year, and the other, named the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year.

Awards will also be bestowed upon 13 enlisted servicemembers deemed exceptional in their service.

According to Kat Franchino, Marketing Director for ASYMCA of Alaska, the nonprofit organization represents enlisted members from all branches of the military in the 49th state, including some who just recently started their careers.

“It’s really just a way for us to honor the incredible junior enlisted service members,” she explained. “So that’s E1 through E5, who are stationed in our state.”

Franchino added that the awards are an …