First Knight

Published Nov. 4, 2009
21st Force Support Squadron

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. --
Marjorie Livingston Bennet was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen and civilians every week for the work they do every day.

Name: Marjorie Livingston Bennett

Duty title: Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator

Unit: 21st Force Support Squadron

Hometown: New York City

Hobbies: Sailing (there's got to be some water around here, someplace!) hiking, discovering great wines at affordable prices, clambakes, flying kites, road rallies, dog shows, travel, playing the saw or the spoons with the local jug band in the Smokey Mountains.

Favorite music: Any genre connected with good times and better stories

Last good book read: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" J.K. Rowling

How has joining the Air Force impacted your life?
I've gained an instant family and I feel privileged to be accepted into this exclusive membership.

If you were Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, what would you change?
I would institute a program for young Airmen, similar to the Army's BOSS program.

What do you like most about being an Air Force civilian?
The benefits! I love having access to the Fitness Center, the library, and being able to bring clients to The Club.

What is your favorite thing about serving with the Air Force?
The training and professional development opportunities

Why selected:
"Marjorie is doing an awesome job as the Wing's only avenue for advertising and commercial sponsorship. She has done an outstanding job of creating corporate partnerships outside the gate." -- Warren Schroeder, 21st Force Support Squadron marketing director.