[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DANIELLE ALFORD

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to recognize 
Danielle Alford, the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of 
the Year.
  From an early age, Danielle was shown an example of helping others as 
she watched her mother care for her ailing grandmother and her 
involvement in the court appointed special advocates.
  She brings this spirit of volunteerism into service alongside her 
husband Maj. Lionel Alford.
  While stationed at Yakota Air Base, Japan she joined the Red Cross as 
a hospital chairman and logged nearly 900 hours placing other 
volunteers in positions within the hospital. She also served as an 
English teacher to the local Japanese community and helped military 
families adjust to their life in Japan as a member of the welcome 
committee. As a Key Spouse, Danielle developed a community by creating 
events that fostered unity and supportive relationships among the 
spouses and children.
  This is a role she continued at Little Rock Air Force Base--LRAFB--
supporting communication between unit leadership and families on base. 
She was quick to get involved in Arkansas. Danielle organized meal 
trains for military families who recently welcomed new babies and led 
efforts to collect items for Afghan evacuees during relocation efforts 
at the 41st Airlift Squadron.
  Danielle exemplifies what it means to serve. She is a remarkable 
military spouse, mother, and advocate for military families, as 
evidenced in her selection as a voice for military spouses in 
discussions with high-ranking administration officials, and continues 
to use her expertise and enthusiasm to support all who serve.
  Her efforts have been recognized by her peers, and she has a long 
list of accolades for her public service including the President's 
Volunteer Service Award, the Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award, in 
addition to honors from the Red Cross.
  Danielle has been an Air Force spouse for more than 11 years, and she 
continues to pursue new opportunities and programs to assist fellow 
military families. I applaud her dedication to our country and 
willingness to go above and beyond to help other spouses navigate the 
life of service.
  She is a role model for her daughters whom she aims to instill a 
passion for volunteering. Her husband is assuming a new role in 
Germany, and, while we will miss her leadership at LRAFB, I am 
confident military spouses will continue to be benefit from her wisdom 
and guidance no matter where her family is stationed.

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