302nd Airlift Wing

• The 302nd Airlift Wing was activated on January 26, 1943, during World War II • During the Vietnam War, the 302nd Airlift Wing was involved in airlifting troops and supplies in and out of combat zones • In 1975, the 302nd Airlift Wing supported the evacuation of Saigon, known as Operation Frequent Wind • In 1991, the 302nd Airlift Wing deployed personnel and aircraft to support Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East • In 2005, the 302nd Airlift Wing conducted humanitarian missions in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the United States • The 302nd Airlift Wing is based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado • The wing operates C-130 Hercules aircraft for airlift missions • The 302nd Airlift Wing is part of the Air Force Reserve Command • Members of the 302nd Airlift Wing have received numerous awards and decorations for their service and bravery • The wing continues to play a vital role in supporting military missions around the world