Portland, Ore. Pilot conducts First Flight in EX for 142nd Wing
123rd Fighter Squadron pilot, Lt. Col. Joel "Thermo" Thesing climbs into an F-15 EX at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 7, 2024. Thesing is the first Portland, Ore.-based pilot to fly and train in the EX, marking a significant milestone for his unit, the 142nd Wing, which is slated to receive their first EX this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Dave Shelikoff)