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June 12, 2017
Redhawk Reflections on the First American Mission in Europe, 1942

This year marks the 75th anniversary for many important battles which took place during the World War II year of 1942. June 12, 1942, was a milestone in Air Force history which should be remembered.
June 9, 2017
A Redhawk Midway Connection

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the epic Battle of Midway, Jun 3 – 7 1942, in which the US Navy achieved an “incredible victory” over a superior Imperial Japanese naval force. It was a pivotal battle, essentially negating the early war advantages the Imperial Japanese Navy had in the war in
April 28, 2017
1st. Lieutenant Ernest P. Wakehouse, 123rd Fighter Squadron, 1949 – 1952

1st. Lieutenant Ernest P. Wakehouse, 123rd Fighter Squadron, 1949 – 1952
Nov. 8, 2012
Veterans Day, 1944-style

As we celebrate Veterans Day, let us remember the original members of the Oregon National Guard's first aviation unit, the 123rd Observation Squadron, who remained in the unit all through its World War II existence, including the wartime overseas deployment to China. Redesignated as the 35th
Oct. 17, 2012
Remembering Redhawk Fighter Pilots who sacrificed during the Forgotten Korean War

The Korean War was the first conflict to see extensive employment of the Air National Guard (ANG) in combat service. Many ANG units were activated, in whole or in part, and served directly in Korea, or in many other locations in the United States and around the world during the Cold War.Oregon ANG
Sept. 21, 2012
Remembering our POW/MIAs: The Wartime Saga of Lee McDuff

Wham!Without any warning the nose of 2nd Lt. Lee McDuff's P-47 Thunderbolt exploded, sending hot shrapnel and broken aircraft fragments flying all about--through the firewall, knocking off the canopy of the Razorback Thunderbolt, and knocking out Lt. McDuff. It was September 20, 1944. In the
Dec. 15, 2011
Jinxed in the CBI - The Oregon Guard and the USO in WWII

With Christmas approaching and the holiday season underway, thoughts of home come to mind. This phenomenon is the same through time, both now and when American Airmen deployed to the Far East back in December, 1944. There deployed in China was the 35th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, a unit created
Nov. 9, 2011
Honoring Redhawk Heritage on Veterans Day

As we pause on this Veterans Day to honor the members of our armed services, we also celebrate our American military heritage. In doing so, we recall the achievements and sacrifices of our predecessors who served our nation. For the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, this includes
Sept. 9, 2011
Local Fighter Pilot Recounts Being Scrambled On 9/11

Click on link to read original story on the KATU News website. Local Fighter Pilot Recounts Being Scrambled On 9/11
Sept. 9, 2011
The 142nd Fighter Wing Remembers 9/11

As our nation pauses to reflect upon the tragic events of 9/11, we honor those thousands lost in the terrible destruction of that day. Ask just about any American who is old enough to remember, and they can probably tell you where they were and what they were doing when they learned of the brutal

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