2007 "Thank a Military Spouse" Writing Contest

Tell Military.com why you think a military spouse you know is great!

In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation month, Military.com is holding its annual "Thank a Military Spouse" writing contest!

Do you know of a military spouse that has gone above and beyond the call of duty? Does he or she have a story that's waiting to be told? Now is your chance to let us know how great your spouse is.

The Military.com editorial staff will judge all of the entries. And, if your story is chosen as the 1st place submission, you could win a 2 GB Apple iPod nano! Ten runners-up will receive one Military.com t-shirt. The winners will also have their articles featured on Military.com and the upcoming Military.com newsletters. Military.com members have from May 4, 2007 to May 21, 2007 to submit entries.

Show your spouse that you acknowledge and appreciate all of his or her hard work while you protect the country. Tell us their story!

Here's how you enter and other important contest information:

Please send submissions to familysupport@militaryadvantage.com.

Submissions must be titled "Thank a Military Spouse" and be maximum of 400 words.

Entries must in a typed, double-spaced, word document and sent as an e-mail attachment to the e-mail address listed above.

Submissions must include the spouses name, your name, your address and your telephone number.

You have the option of sending a digital (jpg) photo of you and the military spouse along with the submission.

Submissions received after the May 21st will not be eligible for the contest.
The winner and runners-up will be notified via phone and/or e-mail between May 28, 2007 and May 30, 2007.

Entries will be judged on content, tone, voice, clarity and originality.

To view our official rules, Click Here!.

Military.com is ready to receive your "Thank a Military Spouse" submissions. Good Luck!