Military Spouse Magazine announces 2009 Military Spouse of the Year

May 7, 2:14 PMNashville Military Families ExaminerSara Horn

Other branch finalists included Ft. Campbell Army wife Misti Stevens, Susan Webb of Glasford, IL (Air Force); Trish Pruett of Miami, FL (Coast Guard);  and Christy Kuriatnyk of Ellerslie, GA (Navy).

Marine wife Mrs. Tanya Queiro, of Jacksonville, N.C., was selected for her selfless efforts in support of the military community. Military spouses Diane Jones, wife of General Jim Jones, National Security Advisor, and Babette Maxwell, Co-Founder and Executive Editor, Military Spouse magazine, presented the 2009 award at a special luncheon put on by Military Spouse magazine and presented by USAA. Queiro was honored for her commitment to the troops, her ongoing support of active duty husband Gunnery Sergeant Jose Queiro, and her volunteer work and many community contributions.

Mrs. Queiro, a 13-year military spouse, also previously served as an active duty Marine herself. As a devoted and tenacious mother, she raises three active children while also managing the household as her husband GySgt Jose Queiro deploys. On top of all of these duties, Mrs. Queiro works full time outside the home and is a student pursing a Doctorate degree in Organization and Management.

To further demonstrate her community service, Queiro is a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) New Leader Program graduate, an active Civilian Career Leadership Development participant and mentor, American Military University Career Mentor, and Operation Noble Heart volunteer. She has volunteered as a Lifestyle Insight, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills (LINKS) mentor; Onslow County Women's Shelter Victim Advocate; and Key Volunteer. She is also a lifetime member of the Women's Marine Association.

Military Spouse Magazine is the only print magazine currently available for military spouses of various branches of service. A 25% discount is currently being offered for new subscribers. Use promo code MMIL.COM to receive discount.

For more info: 
Official Military Spouse of the Year Page