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D-Day: 70 years

P-47 pilots of the 404th Fighter Squadron gather for a picture in the spring of 1944. Kneeling, second from the left is 2nd Lt. Joseph E. LaRochelle, who became the 371st Fighter Group’s first pilot shot down and captured by the enemy when he bailed out of his flak-stricken P-47 overwater just off Granville, Normandy, on the afternoon of June 6, 1944. Standing in the back row, sixth from the right, is Harry W. “Pop” Strahlendorf, who flew both missions that day, quoted in this article. (Courtesy “The 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.” via 406FS P-47 Pilot Francis E. Madore)
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D-Day: 70 years

406th Fighter Squadron Commander and leader on both D-Day missions was Major Edwin D. Taylor. He led the squadron from July, 1943, to September, 1944. (Courtesy “The 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.” via 406FS P-47 Pilot Francis E. Madore)
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D-Day: 70 years

405th Fighter Squadron Commander and leader on both D-Day missions was Major Harvey L. Case, Jr. He led the squadron from July, 1943, to September, 1944. (Courtesy “The 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.” via 406FS P-47 Pilot Francis E. Madore)
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D-Day: 70 years

404th Fighter Squadron Commander and leader on both D-Day missions was Major Rodney E. Gunther. He led the squadron from July, 1943, to October, 1944. (Courtesy “The 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.” via 406FS P-47 Pilot Francis E. Madore)
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D-Day: 70 years

U.S. Army Air Force 1st Lt. Stanley P. Richardson, Jr. was a postwar member of the 123rd Fighter Squadron in the 1950s. In World War II he was a P-38 Lightning fighter pilot in the 338th Fighter Squadron of the 55th Fighter Group and flew three combat missions on D-Day. This picture was taken circa 1944. (Courtesy Oregon Military Department Blog)
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D-Day: 70 years

Sgt. John H. Pear was an original member of Oregon’s first aviation unit, the 123rd Observation squadron. He later served as an aerial gunner in the 401st Bomb Group (H) and completed 30 combat missions in 1944. (Courtesy 401st Bomb Group (H) Association)
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Demobilization Ceremony

Maj. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Adjutant General Oregon, (left), and Master Sgt. Christopher Rich, of the 142nd Fighter Wing, display the unit guidon during the unit’s demobilization ceremony, held at the Portland Air National Guard Base, in Portland, Ore., Nov. 3, 2103. The unit formally celebrated the return 26 Airmen who deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/released)
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Demobilization Ceremony

Brig. Gen. Michael Stencel, Oregon Air National Guard Commander, greets Staff Sgt. Matthew Richie, of the 142nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, during the unit’s demobilization ceremony, held at the Portland Air National Guard Base, in Portland, Ore., Nov. 3, 2013. The unit celebrated the return 26 Airmen who deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/released)
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Demobilization Ceremony

Maj. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Adjutant General Oregon, (left), greets Tech. Sgt. Devin Boise, of the 142nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, during the unit’s demobilization ceremony, held at the Portland Air National Guard Base, in Portland, Ore., Nov. 3, 2013. The unit celebrated the return 26 Airmen who deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/released)
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Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, speaks with members of the 125th Special Tactics Squadron, 142nd Wing, Oregon National Guard, about special operations gear and equipment during a base tour, June 24, 2021, Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon. During his visit, Loh met with wing leadership, toured various shops and recognized Airmen during his day-long visit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, has lunch with Airmen with the 142nd Wing during a base tour, June 24, 2021, Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon. During his visit, Loh met with wing leadership, toured various shops and recognized Airmen during his day-long visit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, listens as an Airman with the 142nd Wing’s Security Forces Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, briefs how the unit’s new police bumper grappler is operated from inside the operator’s vehicle, June 24, 2021, Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon. During his visit, Loh met with wing leadership, toured various shops and recognized Airmen during his day-long visit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, center, director, Air National Guard, speaks with Staff Sgt. Scott Watson,142nd Security Forces Squadron, 142nd Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, about the unit’s new police bumper grappler during a demonstration, June 24, 2021, Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon. During his visit, Loh met with wing leadership, toured various shops and recognized Airmen during his day-long visit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

U.S. Air Force Col. David N. Unruh, commander, 142nd Wing, Oregon National Guard, briefs Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, front right, director, Air National Guard, during a base tour at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon, June 24, 2021. During his visit, Loh met with wing leadership, toured various shops and recognized Airmen during his day-long visit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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Distinguished fighter pilot retires

Col. Jeff Hwang, 142nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, pauses on the ladder of his F-15C Eagle following his ‘Fini Flight’ with the Oregon Air National Guard, Sept. 19, 2014, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. Painted on the Eagle are two green stars, which were added to his aircraft for his final flight in the Air Force, and reference the two Mikoyan MiG-29’s that he shot down over Kosovo on March 26, 1999. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/Released)
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Donation for Holidays

St. Pius - St. Vincent de Paul in Portland, Ore., brought holiday joy to Oregon Air National Guard families this holiday season, by presenting $200 in gift cards and six bags of groceries – enough to support two families this holiday season. The 142nd Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager, Amy Conroy, right, was contacted by members of the Portland-based organization to provide a "hand-up" to local Airman and their Families. The donation of both food and gift cards far exceeded all expectations, said Conroy. “Our families couldn't believe what they received. They were brought to tears by the support shown to them!” she said. Our biggest Thank You to this organization for their willingness to honor and support Airman of the 142FW! (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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Douglas A-20 Havoc

The 35th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron flew a single Douglas A-20 Havoc, and two of the similar Douglas DB-7, light attack bombers in the photographic reconnaissance role in 1943, and during the Oregon Maneuver. The squadron flew in support of the Blue Forces during the maneuver, and afterward re-equipped with the Lockheed F-5 Photo Lightning before it deployed overseas to China in 1944 to perform the photo recon mission. This early-model A-20A was flown by the 58th Bomb Squadron and is pictured over Oahu, Hawaii on May 29, 1941. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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Dr. Rosemary King

Members of the 142nd Fighter Wing practice the skills they have learned during a two-day training event by Dr. Rosemary King on speech writing and delivery techniques held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Dec. 17, 2015. King’s presentation skills training is the most recent contribution to the Wing’s ongoing mentorship program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Chelsi Spence, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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Dr. Rosemary King

Dr. Rosemary King talks to Airman of the 142nd Fighter Wing during her two-day training on speech writing and delivery techniques held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Dec. 17, 2015. King’s presentation skills training is the most recent contribution to the Wing’s ongoing mentorship program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Chelsi Spence, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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Dr. Rosemary King

Col. Paul T. Fiztgerald, 142nd Fighter Wing commander, presents Dr. Rosemary King with a litho in appreciation for her two-day training on speech writing and delivery techniques held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Dec. 17, 2015. King’s presentation skills training is the most recent contribution to the Wing’s ongoing mentorship program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Chelsi Spence, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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