The resolution commends Brittney Rabens for being named the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Maxwell Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year. Recognized for her significant contributions to the Alabama military community, Mrs. Rabens serves on the Alabama Military Spouse Advisory Council, where she collaborates with various partners to improve the quality of life for military families. She has initiated programs such as Operation Cookie Drop and has established partnerships to provide essential support to military children and families.
In her role at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Mrs. Rabens acts as the Key Support Liaison Mentor for the 42nd Air Base Wing, advising on family readiness and quality of life issues. She also leads the Red Cross Volunteer program and the Volunteer Crossing Guard Program, demonstrating her commitment to the safety and well-being of military families. With over two decades of service alongside her husband, Colonel Clayton J. Rabens, she has made a lasting impact on the military community, and the resolution expresses the legislature's gratitude and congratulations for her achievements.