<p>Pen Air Federal Credit Union, Pensacola, Fla., has reached a major milestone of surpassing $500 million in assets. Chartered in 1936, the credit union operated out of a small office in a building aboard NAS-Pensacola with just a couple employees and a few thousand in assets. By the end of 1957, Pen Air Federal Credit Union had reached its first milestone at $1 million in assets. Today with more than $500 million in assets PAFCU serves over 78,000 members. Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, Lowell, Mass., has turned 90 and will be celebrating all year long with special member incentives. Among one of the oldest credit unions, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union has grown into one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts, with assets of more than $500 million, and serves the financial needs of more than 35,000 people throughout the area. Macomb Schools and Government Credit Union, Clinton Township, Mich., has reached a milestone. The credit union has surpassed the $400 million asset mark. Truliant Federal Credit Union, Winston, Salem, N.C., has celebrated its 50th anniversary. The credit union shared its golden anniversary with 74 year-old member Robert Moss who not only recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary but has also been a loyal TFCU member for the past 50 years. Anniversary festivities included remarks by the Honorable Richard Burr, a Memorial Garden dedication and recognition of Truliant FCU's charter members. In addition, throughout 2002, Truliant will give away a vacation package each week to lucky employees. Charlotte Metro Credit Union, N.C., has hit two major milestones: its 40th anniversary and reaching $100 million in assets. Chartered in 1962 by Charlotte City employees, the credit union was initially created for city employees who were being taken advantage of by loan sharks. Since that time, the credit union has expanded not only its products and services but also its field of membership.</p>