Senior leaders recognize contributions of Air Force families Published Nov. 6, 2009 LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- In celebrating the Year of the Air Force Family, the president and senior leaders recognize the sacrifices made daily by servicemembers and their families in the course of serving the nation. Below are memorandums from the commander of Air Combat Command, the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and a presidential proclamation, all of which celebrate the contributions of Air Force families. Air Force Family Week - Commander of Air Combat Command Gen. William M. Fraser III Year of the Air Force Family - Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz Military Family Month 2009 presidential proclamation - President Barack Obama