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A 302nd Airlift Wing-assigned C-130 gleams in the Colorado morning sun May 19 with two, World War II-era aircraft, including the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane (center) and a B-25 Mitchell bomber (right) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft were joined by an F-15C Eagle, a Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon and a Canadian CF-18 Hornet as part of a change of command ceremony for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command organizations. The 302nd Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command-assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Collier)


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A 302nd Airlift Wing-assigned C-130 gleams in the Colorado morning sun May 19 with two, World War II-era aircraft, including the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane (center) and a B-25 Mitchell bomber (right) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft were joined by an F-15C Eagle, a Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon and a Canadian CF-18 Hornet as part of a change of command ceremony for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command organizations. The 302nd Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command-assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Two 302nd Airlift Wing C-130s conduct formation flying training over Poland's countryside April 13, 2015 as part of joint exercises in Poland. The 302nd AW assigned reservists and C-130s joined U.S. Air Force members permanently assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Aviation Detachment in Poland as well as two C-130s from Ramstein's 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct bilateral training with the Polish Air Force (PLAF) March 23 to April 17, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo//Lt. Col. Ryan Tanton)
U.S. Army paratroopers board a 302nd Airlift Wing C-130 in the Republic of Estonia in preparation for personnel drops during joint training exercises April 10, 2015. The 302nd AW assigned reservists and two C-130s joined U.S. Air Force members permanently assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Aviation Detachment in Poland as well as two C-130s from Ramstein's 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct bilateral training with the Polish Air Force (PLAF) March 23 to April 17, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo//Lt. Col. Ryan Tanton)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Airman 1st Class Zackery Koenig, center, explains the capabilities of the C-130 Hercules to students of the Aviation Education Foundation of Colorado during their tour of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing June 23, 2015. Besides touring the C-130 the group also viewed wing mission and Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System briefs. The AEFoC provides charitable and educational aviation related training and scholarships to young people in Colorado. Koenig is a C-130 loadmaster. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Five C-130H aircraft from the 302nd Airlift Wing conducted a mass launch exercise and formation flight training on May 2, 2015. This exercise duplicates conditions seen during deployments. It also marks the last time the integrated crews of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 731st Airlift Squadron and Air Mobility Command’s Active Duty 52nd AS will conduct such an exercise together as members of the 302nd AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Federico)
The 302nd Airlift Wing recently completed its Unit Effectiveness Inspection with one “highly effective” and three “effective” grades. The new inspection format will be completed every 24 to 30 months. The 302nd AW is the only Reserve Wing that has the aerial firefighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Butterfield)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nattessa Tolle, C-130 Hercules loadmaster with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., secures the left side troop door during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, June 2, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— at Edmonton International Airport.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nattessa Tolle, C-130 Hercules loadmaster with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., observes engine startup during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, June 2, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— at Edmonton International Airport.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip Chapman, C-130 Hercules pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., maneuvers to avoid a simulated ground-to-air threat while keeping an eye on the position of his wingman during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— with Andy Chapman at Edmonton International Airport
U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip Chapman, C-130 Hercules pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., maneuvers to avoid a simulated ground-to-air threat while keeping an eye on the position of his wingman during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— with Andy Chapman at Edmonton International Airport.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Dahlmann, C-130 Hercules co-pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., maneuvers to avoid simulated ground-to-air threats during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— at Edmonton International Airport.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Conrad Ruiz, C-130 Hercules navigator with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., keeps a lookout while in the observation bubble during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— with Conrad Ruiz at Edmonton International Airport.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Dahlmann, C-130 Hercules co-pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., mans the flight controls while on a station keeping equipment mission during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./Released) 4th Combat Camera Squadron— at Edmonton International Airport.