Colorado congressional staffers visit 302nd Airlift Wing

Photo By Master Sgt. Justin Norton | A delegation of Colorado congressional staff members from five different offices visited the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 12, 2026. The group flew on a 302nd AW C-130H Hercules aircraft and talked with reservists about their roles within the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Justin Norton)  

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

08.14.2026

Story by Master Sgt. Justin Norton 

302nd Airlift Wing

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Staffers from five different Colorado congressional offices flew aboard a C-130H Hercules aircraft during a visit with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Aug. 12, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. The 11 staffers learned about the wing's capabilities and its special mission after a discussion with wing leadership about the ways reservists serve, what challenges they face and what their needs are.

• Date Taken: 08.14.2026
• Date Posted: 08.14.2026 15:00
• Story ID: 572448
• Location: PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLORADO, US