Key Family Member Program announces farewell event

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  • By Ann Skarban
  • 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. --  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 Night' with the Muscatells' to wish Colonel 'M' and Nancy farewell," said Master Sgt. Marie Law, an Air Reserve Technician with the 39th Aerial Port Squadron and chairperson and volunteer coordinator for the KFMP.

The Muscatells are moving to Mississippi in January when the colonel assumes command of the 403rd AW based at Keesler Air Force Base.

This will be an especially memorable event for Nancy Muscatell as she was instrumental in the development and continuation of the Key Family Member Program for the Wing.

"Nancy initiated several of our new events in support of our families," Sergeant Law said. "The Herc Adventure Tour of Duty and the Valentine's spa event were possible because of Nancy's vision and dedication to the families and the KFMP."

KFMP started the "bunko night out" events in 2008 to offer a gathering opportunity to help family members get to know each other and have fun together.

The Dec. 19 bunko farewell event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and is free. Organizers are asking participants to bring a pot-luck dish to share. No bunko experience is necessary. KFMP will provide instruction for this simple game.

For more information or to sign up to attend this event, call Master Sgt. Marie Law at (719) 556-5397 or send an e-mail to marie.law@peterson.af.mil before Dec. 18.

The bunko family night tradition continues in 2009 with a Bunko event scheduled for Jan. 23.