302nd Airlift Wing News

Air Force updates physical fitness program

Pentagon News — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:40:00 GMT

In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.

302d Civil Engineer Squadron receives new commander

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:44:00 GMT

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.

UPDATE: 302d AW Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Repositioned to Idaho, Stats for Colorado, Wyoming

302d AW Public Affairs — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:30:00 GMT

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.

302 AW command chief retires

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:22:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Lord, 302nd Airlift Wing command chief, retired during a formal ceremony at the unit training assembly Aug. 3, 2025, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

731 AS senior loadmaster retires

302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:57:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Flight, 731st Airlift Squadron senior loadmaster, retired after 39 years of service during a formal ceremony Aug. 2, 2025, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:28:00 GMT

The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.

Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations

Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:01:00 GMT

Forty-nine Reservists from the 302d Airlift Wing's Aeromedical Staging Squadron participated in Patriot Medic 2025, which took place August 6 to 12, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana.

Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision

Staff Sgt. Emmeline James — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:47:00 GMT

The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!

Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:40:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"

Changes in the GI Bill benefits process

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:47:00 GMT

On April 16, 2024 the Supreme Court of the United States came to the decision that if a military

Military firefighting aircraft respond to Colorado Wildfires

Kevin Williams and Stacey Knott — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:46:00 GMT

Two C-130 Hercules, callsigns MAFFS 5 and 8, filled their modular airborne fire fighting system known as MAFFS with fire retardant at the Colorado Springs Airtanker Base Aug 12, 2025.

302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial firefighting Support in Colorado

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:45:00 GMT

The Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing here provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado Aug 9 and 10.

302 AW congressional delegation

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:36:00 GMT

A congressional delegation visits with 302d Airlift Wing senior leaders to discuss factors affecting the wing and the Air Force Reserve.

302 AW change of responsibility ceremony

302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:14:00 GMT

The 302nd Airlift Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 2, 2025, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

302 AW MAFFS departure to Oregon

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:06:00 GMT

The 302d Airlift Wing provided one C-130H Hercules aircraft equipped with a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System unit in support of aerial firefighting efforts based out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, 23 July.

STARR, Stripes programs reward Airmen, Guardians referrals

Tech. Sgt. Della Creech, Air Force Reserve Command — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

302 AW attends Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo 2025

302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The 302d Airlift Wing participated in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 10, 2025, at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Around the Air Force: Department Level Exercise, Aeromedical Readiness, Recruiting Exceeds Goals

Senior Airman Spencer Perkins — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:58:00 GMT

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, a DLE kicks off in multiple locations across the U.S. States and Indo-Pacific, a TAES exercise tests patient movement capabilities in contested environments, and the Air Force exceeds annual recruiting goals with its strongest DEP in the past decade.

Specialized EOD fitness test will gauge critical task ability

Pentagon News — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been added as the next combat arms career field to require special sex and age neutral fitness standards.

Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance

Pentagon News — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:52:00 GMT

The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide.