The Key Spouse Program supports Air Force families, enhances family readiness and resiliency, and improves unit cohesion. Standardized across the Air Force in March 2009, it is a partnership between commanders, the Airman and Family Readiness office, and key spouses.
A key spouse is a commander-appointed volunteer who informs and refers deployed and home-stationed families to installation and community helping agencies. These volunteers also cultivate relationships with families, participate in unit and installation functions, and serve as a communication link between unit leadership and families.