Regions Associate Honored as Barksdale Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year

Kay Goke recognized for leadership, advocacy and community impact

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Kay Goke, a Regions Digital Experience Researcher, has been named the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Barksdale Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year. The award recognizes military spouses who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advocacy and community impact.

Why it matters

The AFI Military Spouse of the Year program elevates military spouse leadership and highlights those shaping the future of military family life in areas including mental health, education, career readiness, policy and community support. This recognition builds on a year of exceptional service by Kay, who also earned Regions' highest honor for community service in 2025.

The details

Kay Goke is an 18-year military spouse, a certified volunteer firefighter and a nationally registered EMT. She is deeply committed to uplifting military families and the communities surrounding Barksdale Air Force Base, serving as an active member of both the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council and the Northwest Louisiana Military Support Foundation. In 2025 alone, Kay dedicated over 600 hours of volunteer service across the communities she serves – both on and off base.

  • Kay Goke was named the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Barksdale Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year.
  • In 2025, Kay earned the 2025 Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, Regions' highest honor for community service.

The players

Kay Goke

A Regions Digital Experience Researcher, 18-year military spouse, certified volunteer firefighter and nationally registered EMT.

Regions

A financial services company that is nationally recognized for its commitment to supporting military families and advancing career opportunities for veterans, service members, and military spouses.

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What they’re saying

“Some answer the call to wear a uniform, but a volunteer answers the call for the people behind it. Whether I am helping out a citizen in the community on a call on what could be their worst day alongside my fire family or standing for families of those serving in the military, my goal is to be there for people. It is my greatest honor to serve the community both on and off base proving that no sacrifice is ever made in isolation.”

— Kay Goke, Regions' Digital Experience Researcher (doingmoretoday.com)

What’s next

Regions plans to continue supporting Kay Goke and other military spouses through its broader commitment to the military community, including the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation.

The takeaway

This recognition highlights the invaluable contributions of military spouses like Kay Goke, who selflessly serve their communities both on and off base, embodying the values of leadership, advocacy and community impact.