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  • Pearson Field’s Role in Oregon Military Aviation

    This month marks the 100th anniversary of the naming of Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington. While this may seem a Southwest Washington-related event, we should remember that Pearson Field played a part in the establishment of Oregon’s first military aviation unit, the 123rd Observation

  • Trademark Red Flight - One “POW,” One MIA

    Today, September 19, is National Prisoner of War / Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day, a time to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of military members who were captured by the enemy and/or are still missing and unaccounted for. 

  • Hard to Realize - Oregon Connections to the End of the War in the Pacific

    Eighty years ago, U.S. and Allied forces in the Pacific were fighting with Imperial Japanese forces on land, sea and air across the theater of operations. On August 15, 1945, at 12:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (August 14 in the U.S.), a voice recording by Imperial Japan’s Emperor Hirohito broadcast

  • Oregon National Guard Medical Unit Strengthens Readiness in Japan

    Thirty-two members of the 142nd Medical Group (MDG) participated in Medical Facility Annual Training (MFAT) at the U.S. Naval Hospital, from July 5th to 19th, 2025. The two-week mission supported active-duty operations while reinforcing medical readiness and joint-force integration.

  • 123rd Combat Weather Flight Integrates with Army for Training

    For two weeks in late spring, a team of six Airmen from the 123rd Combat Weather Flight completed two weeks of annual training at Fort Hunter Liggett in California. During this training, the Airmen integrated with G Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment out of Salem, Oregon.

  • Purple Hearts for 371st Fighter Group Air Warriors Wounded in Action

    Today, August 7, is National Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart, including its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, is America’s oldest military award. It’s given to servicemembers who have been wounded, killed, or who have died of wounds received in action against an enemy of the United

  • Hot Rod Prop Summer - The F-51H Days of the Oregon ANG

    On this day after the 72nd anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War (July 27, 1953), also known as Korean War Veterans Day, we look back to the “hot rod summer” of 1953, when the “Forgotten War” was still underway.