PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing held a change of command ceremony here today.
Col. Elissa Granderson was previously a Hurricane Hunter at the 403rd Wing. As commander of the 302d AW she is now responsible for the unit’s aerial firefighting special mission alongside its primary mission of tactical airlift, airdrop and combat support.
With a Total Force of more than 1,400 personnel, the Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing trains, equips and employs C-130H aircraft airlift forces in worldwide support of the nation's vital interests. The wing consists of the 302d Operations Group, 302d Maintenance Group, 302d Mission Support Group, 302d Aeromedical Staging Squadron and other subordinate squadrons.
Please direct all questions about the ceremony to the 302d AW public affairs office.
Published Story: https://www.302aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4086587/302d-airlift-wing-confirms-new-commander-during-formal-ceremony/
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Col. Elissa Granderson, 302d Airlift Wing commander, renders her first salute to 302d Airlift Wing Airmen as their new leader during a change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Mar. 1, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
New Commander Biography: https://www.302aw.afrc.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/3114364/elissa-d-granderson/