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The Mysterious Fate of William T. “Shorty” Bales, Jr.

. Photograph of Capt. William T. Bales, Jr. from page 66, and “…the last full measure…” section of The Story 371st Fighter Group in the ETO. He was promoted to Maj. posthumously, though his ultimate fate was not known for some time after his fateful mission of April 13, 1945. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the ETO)
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The Mysterious Fate of William T. “Shorty” Bales, Jr.

Frankfurt/Eschborn Airfield (Advanced Landing Ground Y-74) was the base of origin for the last mission of Capt. “Shorty” Bales on April 13, 1945. The 371st Fighter Group operated from this field from April 7 through V-E Day on May 8, 1945. This postwar (1946) photo shows the field in use by C-47 transport aircraft of the European Air Transport Service, the fighters having long moved on to other bases. (US Army Germany.com)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

With hopes and prayers for the best, the foster families and organizational supporters of the children wave goodbye to the Ukrainian children and their adult escorts as the ANG C-141B Starlifter takes off from Portland and heads for New York on the first leg of their journey home. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

These Ukrainian children and their adult escorts experienced the typical red nylon web troop seats familiar to so many military personnel on their ANG C-141 flight from Portland to New York City. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Ukrainian children board the Mississippi ANG C-141B as a 172nd MAG aircrew member, SSgt R. B. Davis, shepherds them safely up the ladder. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

A last minute check to make sure passports and shot records were handy was made by 2nd Lt. Mike Allegre, 142nd FIG/PA (in the background) as the Ukrainian children prepare to board the ANG C-141B. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Time to go! Ukrainian children disembark from an Oregon ANG bus on the Portland ANG Base flightline in order to board the Mississippi ANG C-141 to New York. The children were blessed with gifts and donations to take back home from their American sojourn. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Portland International Airport’s (PIA) Sky Chefs kindly donated 100 in-flight meals for each C-141 flight taking the children from Portland to New York City. Two employees brought the meals over to this Mississippi ANG C-141B Starlifter, serial number 66-0164, on the Oregon ANG side of the PIA complex for the January, 1992 Ukrainian Children’s Airlift. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

A Mississippi ANG’s 172nd Military Airlift Group, 183rd Military Airlift Squadron Lockheed C-141B Starlifter arrived on a rainy winter day for one of the airlift flights from the home base of Oregon ANG’s 142nd Fighter-Interceptor Group. Note the home unit’s McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagles in the background. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Ukrainian children wait in line to board the Oregon ANG bus out to the flightline during the Children’s Airlift of 1992. Note one with Mickey Mouse ears at the ready. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Aircrew of the Mississippi ANG’s 172nd Military Airlift Group look on as a Ukrainian civilian received a commemorative plaque in the shape of Oregon from 142nd Fighter-Interceptor Group Public Affairs officer 2nd Lt. Mike Allegre. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Ukrainian children and their adult escorts received a pre-flight briefing at Portland ANG Base on what to expect, as foster family members listened. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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The Ukrainian Children's Airlift of 1992

Ukrainian boys and girls with adult escorts embark upon 142nd FIG busses for transport during the Ukrainian Children’s Airlift of 1992. Host family members saw them off with tearful goodbyes. (Photo by Ms. Mona Jordan, 142nd FIG/PAO, 142nd Wing History Archive)
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CNGB visits Portland ANG Base

Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, poses in front of an F-15 alongside 142nd Wing pilot, Col. Michael Kosderka during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 19, 2022. Gen. Hokanson had the opportunity to fly in the back of an F-15D Eagle to witness first-hand how Oregon Air National Guard pilots carry out the mission of guarding and defending the skies of the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Steven Conklin)
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CNGB visits Portland ANG Base

Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, coins 142nd Wing Guardsmen during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., on March 19, 2022. During this visit, Hokanson flew in an F-15D Eagle, witnessing first-hand how Oregon Air National Guard pilots accomplish the mission of guarding and defending the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Steven Conklin)
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CNGB visits Portland ANG Base

Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, sits in the back of an F-15D Eagle as 142nd Wing pilot, Col. Michael Kosderka, prepares to taxi, March 19, 2022, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. During his visit to the base, Hokanson had a chance to see the 142nd Wing's flying mission first-hand, while discussing challenges and the benefits the anticipated F-15 EX will bring to the fight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Steven Conklin)
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116th ACS participates in Red Flag 22-2

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March. 9, 2022. The Oregon Air National Guard's 116th Air Control Squadron played a pivotal role in this exercise, tracking the movement multiple aircraft and ground units. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Col. Todd A. Hofford bio photo

Col. Todd A. Hofford bio photo
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142nd Wing Mobilizes to Support Portland Hospitals

Air National Guardsmen from the 142nd Wing prepare to mobilize in support of Portland hospitals amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations across the state of Oregon, January 14, 2022, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. The 142nd Wing has been tasked to mobilize roughly 200 service members in support of this mission, known as Joint Task Force Reassurance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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142nd Maintenance Squadron holds Assumption of Command

Lt. Col. Mellissa Handzel accepts the 142nd Maintenance Squadron guidon from 142nd Maintenance Group interim commander, Lt. Col. David Christensen, during an official assumption of command ceremony at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., January 11, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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