WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Melissa Edwards (left), wife of Senior Airman Steven Edwards, 509 Maintenance Squadron, accepts the 2009 Whiteman Family Child Care Provider of the Year award from Col. Patricia McGinnis, 509th Mission Support Group commander. Mrs. Edwards was nominated by parents and other Family Child Care providers. Using specific criteria, the Family Child Care panel selects the provider most deserving. Congratulations! (US Air Force Photo/Kerri Lancaster)