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142nd Wing Change of Command

Col. David N. Unruh salutes Oregon Air National Guard Commander, Brig. Gen. Donna M. Prigmore as a symbolic gesture indicating his assumption of command of the 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)

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Where do leaders turn for support?

Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Donna Prigmore takes a moment to thank members of the 142nd Fighter Wing Base Honor Guard for their service during their morning practice, May 5, 2019, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)

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The Origin of Memorial Day

An F-4 static display stands in the 142nd Wing's Memorial Park at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. John Hughel)

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Oregon Airmen leverage technology to complete training and mission during pandemic

Oregon Air National Guardsmen Tech. Sgt. Matthew Shifflette, left, and Tech. Sgt. Mark (Gus) Johnson, right, use a laptop computer to continue their work during an exercise at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Aug. 2, 2014. Amid state mandated stay at home orders due to COVID-19, Airmen are completing the mission remotely. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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Oregon, Southwest Washington F-15 flyovers a chance to thank medical providers during pandemic response

Medical professionals gather outside of Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, Ore. to view an Oregon Air National Guard F-15 flyover salute to frontline workers in the COVID-19 response, May 8, 2020. The F-15s from the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls and the 142nd Wing in Portland flew over hospitals in Southwest Wash. and Northern Ore. (photo by Sally Showman)

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

A Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of the 371st Fighter Group’s 405th Fighter Squadron (squadron code 8N) flies above Europe in the spring of 1945.There were three fighter squadrons and a number of other attached units that formed the group in World War II. (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 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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How do we explain COVID-19 to our children?

Children play outside on a sunny day at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. A lot of people have mixed thoughts and emotions about what, and how much to share with their children about the ongoing world health crisis. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nick Choy)

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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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Weathering COVID-19: mental resilience

Danielle Frank, a military spouse, uses video conferencing technology to stay in contact with family during COVID-19 quarantine, Gresham, Ore. Mar. 27 2020. Staying connected while practicing social distancing is crucial to the mental well-being of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Frank, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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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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Twice Escaped: The POW Story of P-47 Pilot Edward R. Kirkland

First Lieutenant Edward R. Kirkland, from Coral Gables, Florida, gesturing with a hand to unidentified personnel, flew in the 406th Fighter Squadron and had an exciting story to tell after returning to the unit following his shoot down, captures and escapes. As seen here, for pilots some things are better explained by hands.

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