FRONT & CENTER: Season's greetings Published Dec. 24, 2009 By Col. Jay Pittman, Jr. 302nd Airlift Wing commander PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Happy Holidays! I would like to wish all members of the 302nd Airlift Wing and their families a very happy and memorable holiday season. I hope you'll be able to take some well-deserved time off and enjoy quality time with family and friends. While some of us will be able to spend time with loved ones this season, it's important we remember those who are away, serving our nation thousands of miles from home. During this year's busy holiday season, some of you may find yourselves traveling and celebrating more often than any other time of the year. Those activities coupled with winter weather driving can pose risks. Please keep your safety and the safety of those around you in mind at all times. You are a valuable asset to this wing and one we can't afford to lose! This past year has been busy and filled with major challenges and successes. The Active Duty Air Force's 52nd Airlift Squadron's association with our Wing, as well as passing the Unit Compliance Inspection and Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program were just a few achievements for the wing in 2009. With the UCI and MSEP behind us, the coming year's priorities will shift to Individual Mobilization Readiness, OPR and EPR completion, Fit-to-Fight, Unit Compliance Inspection corrective actions and preparations for the Operational Readiness Exercise. As you can see, our busy workload will continue. Thank you for all you do - it is truly appreciated and makes the 302nd Airlift Wing the outstanding unit that it is. My best to you and your families. Have a Happy New Year!