July 16, 2026 Second 302 AW MAFFS Aircraft Activated for Aerial firefighting Support The Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing’s second of two aerial firefighting aircraft was activated and positioned on the west coast on July 15.
July 14, 2026 NEWS RELEASE: 302 AW Activated for Aerial firefighting Support in CA The Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing was activated July 11 to provide aerial firefighting support on the west coast.
April 22, 2026 302d Maintenance Squadron Performs Isochronal Inspection of C-130H Hercules Maintainers with the 302d Maintenance Squadron perform an isochronal inspection on a C-130H Hercules to ensure its airworthiness for up to 18 months.
April 21, 2026 Virtual Reality Sharpens Skills, Saves Costs at the 302d Airlift Wing Reservists at the 302nd Airlift Wing are using virtual reality to enhance aircraft maintenance training, allowing Airmen to build confidence and proficiency through repeated practice without risking damage to real equipment. The program improves readiness, accelerates training timelines and has
April 17, 2026 302d Airlift Wing Hosts National Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Representative Training 302d Airlift Wing hosts the annual training for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program representatives.
April 10, 2026 302d Airlift Wing Provides Exposure Flight To UCCS AF ROTC Cadets Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets flew on a 302d Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules during an incentive flight at Peterson Space Force Base on Apr. 8, 2026.
April 2, 2026 302d AW Supports Silver Arrow The 302d Airlift Wing deployed two C-130H Hercules aircraft and multiple personnel to Ramstein AB, Germany, to support the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Silver Arrow mission.
Jan. 7, 2026 379th ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Sept. 8, 2025 302d Civil Engineer Squadron receives new commander The 302d Civil Engineer Squadron received a new commander Sep. 7, 2025, during a formal change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
Aug. 26, 2025 UPDATE: 302d AW Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Repositioned to Idaho, Stats for Colorado, Wyoming One aircraft from the Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires. The wing has been providing aerial firefighting support in Colorado and Wyoming since August 9.