New 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

Compassion: Food for thought, Part 2

As Air Force Space Command focuses on compassion during the month of December, here are a few key points to consider, both now and all year round. - Compassion: Sympathy for the suffering of others with a desire to help. - Do you know any wounded warriors or their families? There is sometimes a

Compassion: Food for thought, Part 1

There are many ways to describe compassion. One of the definitions states "Sympathy for others often with a desire to help." This month offers the opportunity to show compassion as the holiday season tends to brings out the best in people. You may be showing compassion without realizing it. Think

Snow brings early release

CF-100 "Canuck"

Open season ongoing for three civilian benefit programs

Open season for three civilian benefit programs continues until Dec. 8. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, or FEHB; the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program, or FEDVIP; and the Federal Flexible Spending Account, or FSAFED, program. Federal

YOL: A trait every leader should exhibit

I had the opportunity to attend the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduation last week. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley was the guest speaker. He told a story about an Eielson Air Force Base wing commander and command chief who stood at the main gate on a cold evening and

Local resident writes Christmas songs for the military

Angels, reindeer, snow, the drummer boy and Santa have their own holiday songs, but now the military can be added to the list. Dr. Pat Boone, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce member, saw the need for the hard-working, deployed servicemembers to have a song, or two, of their own. Written and

First Knight

Tech Sgt. Felix E. Rolon was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. Name: Tech. Sgt. Felix E. Rolon Unit: 821st Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Flight chief Time in service: 13 years Time

YOL: Chief's Corner: December leadership in focus - "Compassion"

Warriors, I could not think of a better way to lead into the holiday season than to write to you about compassionate leadership. Some of our greatest leaders in history carved their niche by spending their life serving others. Whether defined as compassion or servant leadership, the willingness to