The 302d Airlift Wing is a component unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Air Mobility Command. Established on June 1, 1942, during World War II, it has been primarily responsible for strategic and tactical air transportation missions. Its headquarters are located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with additional units based at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas. Throughout its history, the 302d Airlift Wing has played a crucial role in various military operations and humanitarian aid efforts worldwide. The wing operates a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for strategic airlift operations.