Point of view of 2nd. Lt. Chase Powers, 98th Flying Training Squadron officer in charge, jumps from a C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 302d Airlift Wing, in-flight, during a training exercise over the U.S. Air Force Academy, April 15, 2026. This event was conducted to evaluate cadets abilities to execute operations in high-stress combat training conditions, developing leadership, decision making skills and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force courtesy video)
One aircraft from the Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires. The wing has been providing aerial firefighting support in Colorado and Wyoming since August 9.
