302nd Airlift Wing News

July 20, 2021
152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers” extended on MAFFS duty as fires continue burning across western states

The Nevada Air National Guard’s participation in the MAFFS mission this year has been extended to Aug. 26 at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). There will also be two additional C-130 aircraft and aircrew added to the mission for a total of five military C-130 aircraft
July 2, 2021
Partnerships forged in fire

In the dry heat of the high desert, the California and Nevada Air National Guard, the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and multiple other fire-fighting agencies across the United States are performing their annual certification training for the aerial fire-fighting mission with MAFFS (Modular Airborne
May 17, 2021
Colorado Air Force Reservists and Wyoming Air National Guardsmen complete annual aerial wildland fire fighting training

Every year, one Air Force Reserve wing and three Air National Guard wings along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service train and certify for aerial wildland fire fighting. On May 10-16, the Air Force Reserve 302nd Airlift Wing and the Wyoming Air National Guard 153rd Airlift Wing
Sept. 29, 2020
302nd Airlift Wing Airmen meet with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Lt. Col. Richard Pantusa, 302nd Airlift Wing chief of aerial firefighting, speaks to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. about the wing’s aerial firefighting mission, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 24, 2020. The 302 AW is the only Air Force Reserve component of the MAFFS
Aug. 7, 2020
302nd Airlift Wing C-130 provides MAFFS support for California fires

A C-130H from the 302nd Airlift Wing, equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting System, flies over fires near Sacramento after dropping retardant Aug. 3, 2020. On July 22, the USDA Forest Service activated two military C-130 aircraft from California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing to
May 7, 2020
MAFFS training during COVID-19 pandemic

Aircrew from the 302nd Airlift Wing completed annual aerial firefighting training during a 4-day event at Jeffco Air Tanker Base, Colorado, starting April 27, 2020, in preparation for the upcoming fire season.
Jan. 24, 2020
AFRC studying locations for four new C-130Js

Air Force Reserve Command is currently studying possible locations for four new AFRC C-130J aircraft recently approved by Congress.“The inclusion of four new C-130Js in the fiscal 2020 Defense Appropriations Bill and National Defense Authorization Act is great news for the Air Force Reserve,” said
July 24, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airmen showcase at one of the nation’s biggest air shows

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 302nd Airlift Wing arrived at one of the nation’s biggest air shows today to showcase the wing’s special aerial firefighting mission.
May 9, 2019
MAFFS Loadmaster: 15 years, two systems, still going

It can feel intense using the MAFFS when flying 150 feet off the ground near a wildfire stretching over thousands of acres. When the co-pilot presses the button to release the 3,000 gallons of retardant Jason is sitting next to, it’s his job to make sure it goes off without a hitch. Thankfully, he
May 8, 2019
Civil Engineer reservists get mission ready

Approximately 60 reservists from 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron, spent four days honing their readiness skills at the Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory, here, May 2-5, during an extended unit training assembly.

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