The U.S. Air Force Key Spouse Program is an official Air Force Commander led program designed to enhance readiness, personal/family resiliency, and the Air Force community. Key Spouses are appointed by the Commander and serve as a vital resource to command teams in an effort to support Air Force families. The strategic vision is to increase resiliency/unit cohesion amongst military members and their families throughout the military life cycle.

This program promotes partnerships with unit leadership, Key Spouses, family members, the Military and Family Readiness Center, and other community helping agencies. In March 2009, the Key Spouse Program was standardized across the Air Force to address the needs of all Air Force families. Key Spouse provides volunteers with an opportunity to contribute to their communities, with a special emphasis on support to families.

Guidance

The Commander’s Guide provides Commanders with information and resources to help units manage their official Key Spouse Program. The guide is designed to provide a practical approach to develop an effective unit program, with tips and tools to assist in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting unit Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors.

Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors provide volunteers with information and resources on meeting the expectations of their role set forth by their Unit Commander.