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  • Oregon Air National Guard to Receive F-15EX Fighter Jets

    The Oregon Air National Guard received news Friday from the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the Air Force’s plans to replace the Oregon Air National Guard’s aging F-15C/D Eagles at both Oregon wings with the newly updated F-15EX model. Kingsley Field, Oregon in Klamath Falls, is scheduled to

  • The European Birthdays of the 142d Wing

    The formal “birthday” of the 142d Wing dates back to July 15, 1943, when the unit was activated as the 371st Fighter Group at Richmond Army Air Base, Virginia.  There the group assembled and organized personnel and equipment and began the process of preparing for combat with the P-47 Thunderbolt

  • Overcoming Adversity: How an Italian Became a Special Tactics Operator

    Sometimes in order to achieve one’s goal in life, one has to overcome a great deal of adversity and life lessons to do so. No one appreciates this more than Master Sgt. Stefano Guadagnuolo, a Special Tactics operator assigned to the 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Portland Air National Guard Base,

  • 142nd Wing Change of Command

    Colonel David N. Unruh assumed command of the 142nd Wing during a change of command ceremony held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Jun. 6, 2020.

  • Where do leaders turn for support?

    During stressful times, people are encouraged to seek out caregivers. At the 142d Wing, the responsibility of caring for Airmen falls on commanders, supervisors, first sergeants, the chaplain and psychological health experts. But who is taking care of the caregivers?

  • The Origin of Memorial Day

    Memorial Day has traditionally been a day to remember; honoring those who have fallen in battle and to recall the legacy of those throughout history who have made significant contributions and sacrifice. We know it as a solemn observance, but many Americans know little about Memorial Day’s origins.

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

    Seventy-five years ago today, May 8, 1945, the war in Europe ended with the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces. Victory in Europe (V-E Day) had arrived. After more than five years of death and devastation between major powers which ravaged the continent, the guns were silent. It was the

  • OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO CONDUCT AIR FORCE SALUTE FLYOVERS IN OREGON

    The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon during the month of May in order to salute Oregonians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and lift morale during a time of severe health and economic impacts.