(PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.) — Peterson Space Force Base said reservists are returning from a deployment in Africa on Friday, March 7.

The reservists are part of the 302nd Airlift Wing, who were deployed four months ago to support the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) along with other partners and allies.

According to Peterson Space Force Base, AFRICOM’s mission is countering malign actors and transnational threats, responding to crises, strengthening African security forces and promoting regional security, stability and prosperity.

The 302nd Airlift Wing consists of 1,400 personnel and consists of the 302nd Operations Group, 302nd Maintenance Group, 302nd Mission Support Group, 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, and other subordinate groups.