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Reserve, Mobility Commands' break ground for new total force facility at Peterson

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  • By Ann Skarban
  • 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. --  A groundbreaking ceremony here Feb. 14 signaled construction of the new Total Force Integration C-130 squadron operations facility.

The $5.6 million, 12,500 square foot facility will become the center piece of the Air Force Reserve and Air Mobility Commands' new Total Force Integration campus here and will provide operational work space for the active duty 52nd Airlift Squadron and the Air Force Reserve's 731st Airlift Squadron. The 52nd AS, assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.., associated with the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing here in October of 2009 as part of the Air Force's TFI initiative.

"We've seen a successful integration with our flying operations, aircraft maintenance and in our aerial port. The only missing piece begins tomorrow with the start of construction which will improve our efficiencies," said Col. Jay Pittman, 302nd Airlift Wing commander, during his remarks at the ground breaking ceremony.

This TFI allows the associated regular Air Force and reserve units to share facilities and C-130 aircraft while performing both training and real-world airlift and airdrop missions. Since their arrival at Peterson AFB, the 52nd AS has been using temporary facilities on base and sharing office space with the 731st AS and 302nd Maintenance Group.

"This is one of the best functional designs that will bring together the experience of the reserve with the young energy of the active duty," said Lt. Col. Carlos Ortiz, 52nd AS commander.

The 52nd AS, whose mission is to provide mission ready aircrews, aircraft maintainers, and support personnel to deploy combat airlift forces, is expected to reach full operational capability in October 2011 and will employ approximately 200 Airmen.

The facility is expected to be completed in early 2012.