The Colonel Emma E. Vogel Award recipient was Karen V. Arnold, LTC (Ret); (65C). Karen was recognized for her seven years of leadership as Western Regional Director and for developing the AMSCA team that provided a fantastic experience for AMSCA members and their families during the 21st Biennial Conference in Tacoma, Washington and Joint Base Lewis McCord. She was instrumental in bringing together regional SP members plus building of the AMSCA electronic conference registration process used for Tacoma and then again for the Washington DC Conference. Her leadership, dedication, and can-do spirit have greatly contributed to the evolution and success of the association and will continue as she transitions to her new role as AMSCA Marketing Committee Chair.