LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska is introducing a new award recognizing the sacrifices of military spouses, with five becoming the first recipients during a ceremony at the Governor’s Residence Tuesday.
Gov. Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne Pillen presented the Nebraska National Guard Military Spouse Service Ribbon to five spouses of recently retired Army and Air National Guard members.
“I just want to simply say on behalf of all the people in Nebraska, thank you very, very much,” Pillen said. “It takes an extraordinary family to support the spouse that loves this place and is committed to do everything they can.”…