Military Youth of the Year 2016 Published Feb. 22, 2016 By Amanda Mariglia 90th Force Support Squadron F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Congratulations to Emilio Diaz from the F.E. Warren Teen Center on receiving the Boys and Girls Club of Wyoming’s Military Youth of the Year. Emilio, an 8th grader at McCormick Junior high and will receive a scholarship of $5000. He is the son of Tech. Sgt. Osman Diaz, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Anderis Diaz, Cheyenne Veteran Affairs. Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of members. Each year, one exceptional member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year. The journey to being named National Youth of the Year begins locally and progresses to the state, regional and national levels. The National Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people. To achieve the title of Youth of the Year on any level, Club members must embody the values of leadership and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles. They should exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people. In order to qualify for MYOY youth must be 14 years or older, a member of the Teen Center for 2 or more years, and a positive role model for others. F.E. Warren Teen Center is located in Building 234 on F.E. Warren AFB. The Teen Centers is open from 3 to 6 p.m. on school days, and 1 to 6 p.m. on half days of school and days off. For more information call the Teen Center at (307) 773-3548 or (307) 773-2564.