Marine Wives Award

Purpose

To honor and highlight the resiliency, strength, and dedication that a United States Marine Corps wife embodies as she supports our military men and women, families and communities.

In the past, little recognition was given to the trials and tribulations of the service wife who made it possible for her husband to pursue his service career for the benefit of our nation. In the last decade, the stress and strain on the family has perhaps been greater than ever before. The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation strongly believes community support and public awareness of the service and sacrifice of the military wife and family is important.

The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation has created the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award in memory of Irene Ferguson, wife of Major Glenn Ferguson, United States Marine Corps (Retired).

The spirit of this award is captured in the words of Major Glenn Ferguson:

My wife’s passing gave me pause to reflect on the nearly six and a half wonderful decades we shared together. In doing so, I realized that in all the museums I had visited, all the parks I had walked through, and all the buildings I had been in, none included a tribute honoring the life of commitment and sacrifice made by service wives in support of their husbands. Their men frequently left for distant lands where they usually lead busy lives; sometimes in exciting or dangerous times. Many were awarded medals and received accolades from their fellow servicemen. Their feats were often extolled in the newspapers and magazines. Unsung were the wives left behind. These steadfast women nurtured and educated their children, cared for them in times of sickness, and soothed their fears when daddy was gone. There are no medals or monuments to attest to their trials, tribulations, and victories.”

General Guidelines

The Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award will be presented to a Marine wife, whose husband is currently on active duty, located in the Southwest Region of the United States. Nominations should be submitted for United States Marine Corps wives recognized for their strength of character, personal sacrifice and commitment to family, community, and country. Nominations may be submitted by supporting agencies but may not be submitted by Nominee’s Husband and/or Command. Applications will be accepted and reviewed by the Award Committee appointed by the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation. A $1,000 award will be gifted annually to a single recipient. The award will, whenever possible, be presented at the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Annual Gala.

Please use the form below for your submission or download our PDF Form, complete form and mail to;
Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation
T-4203 Anderson Avenue
San Diego, CA 92145-0316
P.O. Box 45316

PDF Form

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEE IS APRIL 30, 2013