Key Family Member Program announces farewell event

On Dec. 19, the 302nd Airlift Wing Key Family Member Program says farewell to departing wing commander, Col. James J. Muscatell, Jr., and his wife Nancy with a pot-luck bunko event open to all family and friends of the wing. "The Key Family Member Program would like to have one last 'Family Fun

On the way to the Caribbean

302nd LRS change of command

Wynonna Judd joins AF Reserve Band for 'Notes from Home' broadcast

"Freedom isn't free. We live in the greatest nation on earth and we are grateful," said country music artist Wynonna Judd to servicemembers and families around the world. The Band of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Strings teamed up with Wynonna and Naomi Judd, and the Palmetto State Quartet for

Commentary: AFRC commander shares holiday wishes

As we look forward to this Holiday Season and the start of 2009, I want to express my gratitude to each of you, your families and employers for the sacrifices you make for our great country each and every day. Much has been asked and each reservist and family member has given of themselves for their

Getting smart about our jobs

"Why do we do this? It's just a waste of time." "There's a better way to do this." How many times have you heard, or even spoken, those words? Too often, the response is something like "I don't know, but it's the way we've always done it." The normal reaction is to just continue doing things the way

Civil engineers ready for emergencies

More than 50 members of the 302nd Airlift Wing Base Engineer Emergency Force recently participated in the "Red Devil" annual field training here. The September exercise ensured civil engineers, known as "Prime BEEF," are ready to handle emergencies that occur on nearby Peterson Air Force Base and

Donating for life

Reservist ‘biggest fan’ of step-son USAFA football player

His eyes focus, his heart races and he takes a deep breath as the kicker loafs the ball off the tee signaling the start of another game for the Falcons. His eyes follow number 22 in an Air Force Blue Jersey; Cadet Second Class Brenton Byrd-Fulbright, his step-son. Brenton is a junior at the U.S. Air

TSP contribution limits set for 2009

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from