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Maj. Gen. Harris and Tech Sgt. Rice

Maj. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, 22nd Air Force commander, received a tour of the 302nd Maintenance Group, isochronal shop and the new stands from Tech. Sgt. Shawn Rice, 302nd MXG, isochronal inspector on March 7 here. Harris observed the different missions of the 302nd Airlift Wing during her visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
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Maj. Gen. Harris and Staff Sgt. Marietti

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Michael F. Thorpe, shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Ian Marietti, 52nd Airlift Squadron, aircraft metals technician, as Maj. Gen. Stayce D. Harris looks on March 7 here. The 302nd Maintenance Squadron, metals technology shop demonstrated their manufacturing capabilities to Maj. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, 22nd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael F. Thorpe, 22nd Air Force command chief, during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
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Maj. Gen. Harris and Tech. Sgt. Hagins

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Maj. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, 22nd Air Force commander, presents a coin to Tech Sgt. Tonya Hagins, 302nd Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, on March 6, here. This is Harris’s first visit to the 302nd Airlift Wing since becoming commander of the 22nd Air Force in July 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
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Buchanan retirement

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Debbie Buchanan, 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron superintendent and Senior Master Sgt. Rick Buchanan, 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical readiness superintendent, who are husband and wife, receive American Flags during their joint retirement ceremony Dec. 6, 2014, here. The Buchanans spent the majority of their 52 years of combined service as aeromedical technicians with assignments in the Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. They were two of the first members of the Peterson-based aeromedical evacuation squadron and were instrumental in building the 34th AES which stood up here in March 2008. Prior to their Air Force Reserve assignments with the 302nd Airlift Wing, both were assigned as aeromedical evacuation technicians in the Oklahoma Air National Guard where they provided medical response to the April 1995 bombing victims of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. The Buchanans were both awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony.
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STARBASE students at the 302nd Airlift Wing

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Students participating in the Peterson AFB STARBASE program wave from the back of a C-130 aircraft to a taxiing C-130 on the runway here Feb. 25, 2015. More than 20 students spent the afternoon with the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing Airmen to learn about their missions and to tour a C-130 aircraft. According to their official website, “STARBASE students participate in challenging ‘hands-on, mind-on’ activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. They interact with military personnel to explore careers and observe STEM applications in the real world. The program provides students with 25 hours of experiences at bases across the nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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SrA Bontempo with STARBASE students

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Senior Airman Tracie Bontempo, a C-130 loadmaster with the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing, explains how a flight harness works during a tour with Peterson AFB STARBASE students Feb. 25, 2015 here. More than 20 students spent the afternoon with 302nd AW Airmen to learn about their missions and to tour a C-130 aircraft. According to their official website, “STARBASE students participate in challenging ‘hands-on, mind-on’ activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. They interact with military personnel to explore careers and observe STEM applications in the real world. The program provides students with 25 hours of experiences at bases across the nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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Stanton addresses crowd

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Robert Stanton addresses the crowd after assuming command of the 302nd Operations Group during a ceremony here Feb. 19, 2015. He said he is coming into the position with three expectations: to give 100 percent, to use innovation in these challenging times, and the need to have fun, as Airmen are young, flying in the Air Force, and need to enjoy the moment. This will be Stanton’s second wing with a special mission. His last position was the Deputy Commander of the 403rd Operations Group, Keesler AFB, Miss. which has the “Hurricane Hunters” aerial weather reconnaissance mission. The 302nd Operations Group is home to the only Reserve wing with an aerial firefighting mission. Pittman, 302nd Airlift Wing Commander, was the presiding official of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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Stanton assumes command

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Robert Stanton, right accepts the 302nd Operations Group guideon from Col. Jay Pittman. Stanton assumed command of the 302nd Operations Group during a ceremony here Feb. 19, 2015. He said he is coming into the position with three expectations: to give 100 percent, to use innovation in these challenging times, and the need to have fun, as Airmen are young, flying in the Air Force, and need to enjoy the moment. This will be Stanton’s second wing with a special mission. His last position was the Deputy Commander of the 403rd Operations Group, Keesler AFB, Miss. which has the “Hurricane Hunters” aerial weather reconnaissance mission. The 302nd Operations Group is home to the only Reserve wing with an aerial firefighting mission. Pittman, 302nd Airlift Wing Commander, was the presiding official of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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Orawiec wins award

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. Senior Master Sgt. Stephanie Orawiec, 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron superintendent, was selected as the senior non-commissioned officer of the 4th quarter for 2014 on February 8 here. Col. Jay Pittman, 302nd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Otis Jones, 302nd Airlift Wing command chief recognized the quarterly award winners during the February Unit Training Assembly ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
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Maj. George and Secretary Hagel

Maj. Derik George was “coined” by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel for his contributions to Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System missions on June 28, 2013. George was part of the MAFFS crew that was recently recognized with an Air Mobility Command safety award for their actions in August of 2014. (Courtesy photo)
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Winter 2014 Front Range Flyer

Winter 2014 Front Range Flyer
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Winter 2014

Winter 2014
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Tech. Sgt. Gentry at chili cook-off

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gentry, a 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, tops off a bowl of chili during the First Sergeant Council chili cook-off on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 here. The winner for best tasting went to Russell Dunlap, representing the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and the winner for hottest chili went to Master Sgt. David Welch of the 302nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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Col. Arnold receives Legion of Merit award

Retired Col. Burton Chapman presents Col. Courtney Arnold, 302nd Airlift Wing vice commander, with the Legion of Merit decoration Jan. 10, at Arnold’s retirement ceremony here. The Legion of Merit is seventh in the order of precedence of U.S. military awards and is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
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Col. Arnold addresses crowd

Col. Courtney Arnold addresses the crowd during his retirement ceremony Jan. 10, 2015. Arnold served his country for more than 26 years, most recently as the vice-Commander of the 302nd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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First sergeant symposium

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Otis Jones, 302nd Airlift Wing Command Chief, leads a briefing during the Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium held here Jan. 8, 2015. The symposium, sponsored by the 302nd AW and the 310th Space Wing, was designed to give additional duty first sergeants an inside look at what it takes to be a “shirt.” Topics such as family care, fitness and recognition were covered. Thirty-five Airmen representing four wings attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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Holiday party

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. Jolly old St. Nicholas paid a visit to the 302nd Airlift Wing’s kid’s Christmas party Dec. 12 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The 52nd Airlift Squadron hosted the annual event. Santa handed out gifts to dozens of children of wing members and read the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield
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Fort Carson Airborne

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. Approximately 50 Soldiers from Fort Carson, Colo. board a 302nd Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules for Airborne jump training Dec. 9, 2014 here. The local mission also provided personnel air drop training to the wing's aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
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