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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

Maj William T. “Shorty” Bales Jr of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the 371st Fighter group’s last combat casualty in World War II. A member of the group HQ staff as assistant operations officer, he was forced down in aerial combat on 13 April 1945, survived a crash-landing but was apparently wounded and died in captivity the next day. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

A commandeered Krupp (note three rings emblem) bus was used by the 405th Fighter Squadron on the move between airfields. Operated by S/Sgt Nathan H. Parsons, it made the trip from Y-74 to R-30 on the cusp of V-E Day complete with 50 backseat drivers. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

A squadron formation from the 371st fighter group plies the skies over Europe in World War II. On the last day of the war, all three fighter squadrons of the group conducted air patrols over western Czechoslovakia and Austria. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

Maj John O. Daniels of the 406th Fighter Squadron is pictured her beneath the wing of a P-47 in flying gear. He led the last wartime mission of the 371st Fighter Group flown on 8 May 1945. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

A Luftwaffe member at R-30 removes items from the rear cockpit of a German aircraft as G.I.s look on. The aircraft appears to be a Gotha Go 145 primary trainer, possibly a “nachtschlact” (night attack) version. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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There at the Finish – The 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day

Old Glory flies over the camp of the 371st in occupied German territory, spring 1945. The caption for the photo read “Free men may breathe again” (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO) (courtesy photo)
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ORANG Chief turns to the ‘dark side’ for a good cause

Members of the 501st Legion pose for a photo in downtown Portland, Ore. Chief Master Sgt. Brian Presson of the 142nd Medical Group, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., is a volunteer with the legion, a charity-focused group known as "Vader's Fist." (photo by Matthew Crowley)
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ORANG Chief turns to the ‘dark side’ for a good cause

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Presson of the 142nd Medical Group, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. (second from left) and his wife, Heide join others from the Cloud City Garrison at a Star Wars event in Portland, Ore. Presson is a volunteer with the 501st Legion in Oregon, a charity-focused group known as "Vader's Fist." (courtesy photo)
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Month of the Military Child Spotlight: Finding balance with Families and Children during COVID-19

How do Oregon military families balance career demands with family responsibilities in the face of COVID-19 challenges? It's all about balance, experts say. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nick Choy)
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Funny lady SrA Katy Bitz finds her home in the 142nd Wing

Senior Airman Katy Bitz of the 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. poses for a photo in Camas, Wash. Bitz is currently assigned to the Wing Headquarters as a Command Support Staff (CSS) member. She came to serve in the military later than most, but finally found her home in the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Moon)
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Airman and Family Readiness equipped to help members impacted by COVID-19

Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum is available to all military members suffering hardships due to COVID-19. The classes are accessible to Airmen through any computer, no Common Access Card required. (courtesy photo)
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142nd Fighter Wing Redesignates to the 142nd Wing

The 142nd Fighter Wing has been redesignated as the 142nd Wing, effective March 6, 2020. In addition to its fighter mission, the wing boasts a special warfare mission. The new designation is meant to more accurately embody the multifaceted mission sets of the 142nd. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)
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