302d Airlift Wing Hosts National Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Representative Training

Col. Elissa Granderson, 302d Airlift Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrea Estes, 302d AW command chief, speak to wing representatives for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Apr. 17, 2026. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a Department of War-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Friend)

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302d Airlift Wing Hosts National Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Representative Training

Col. Elissa Granderson, 302d Airlift Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrea Estes, 302d AW command chief, speak to wing representatives for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Apr. 17, 2026. Yellow Ribbon Representatives from across the country participated in this training to better their understanding and effectiveness when advocating for the program at their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Friend)

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302d Airlift Wing Hosts National Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Representative Training

Col. Elissa Granderson, 302d Airlift Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrea Estes, 302d AW command chief, speak to wing representatives for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Apr. 17, 2026. Commanders and leaders play a critical role in assuring that Reserve Service members and their families attend Yellow Ribbon events where they can access information on health care, education and training opportunities, financial, and legal benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Friend)

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302d Airlift Wing Hosts National Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Representative Training

Published April 17, 2026
By Senior Airman Cody Friend
302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. --

Col. Elissa Granderson, 302d Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Andrea Estes, 302d AW command chief, speak to wing representatives for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Apr. 17, 2026. Yellow Ribbon Representatives from across the country participated in this training to better their understanding and effectiveness when advocating for the program at their respective units. According to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ornat, Air Force Reserve Command Yellow Ribbon Program event manager, Peterson SFB was chosen to host the training due to the support provided by wing leadership.