Aug. 12, 2025

Military firefighting aircraft respond to Colorado Wildfires

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two C-130 Hercules, callsigns MAFFS 5 and 8, filled their modular airborne fire fighting system known as MAFFS with fire retardant at the Colorado Springs Airtanker Base Aug 12, 2025.

Aug. 11, 2025

302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial firefighting Support in Colorado

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing here provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado Aug 9 and 10.