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May 4, 2020
ORANG Chief turns to the ‘dark side’ for a good cause

Long before the idea of a Space Force hit the national discussion, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Presson was already serving in a “Galaxy Far, Far Away.”Presson is an active member of the Cloud City Garrison of the 501st Legion in Oregon. The charitable-focused group is known as “Vader’s Fist”, has for
April 27, 2020
Month of the Military Child Spotlight: Finding balance with Families and Children during COVID-19

April is Month of the Military Child — a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas.As the month comes to a close, we focus on children and the possible impact of
April 24, 2020
Funny lady SrA Katy Bitz finds her home in the 142nd Wing

“Katy is one of the kindest souls I know, with such a bubbly personality,” said Senior Master Sgt. Shelly Davison of the 142nd Force Support Squadron. “She makes you smile every time you see her, she can light up a room.” Everyone has gifts to share with the world, it just takes time to find the
April 22, 2020
Weathering COVID-19: mental resilience

In times of national crisis, it’s easy to become emotionally overwhelmed and forget to take your own mental health into consideration. The rapid onset of COVID-19 across the world has brought a multitude of financial and personal stresses for Airmen and their families. On Wednesday, March 25, 2020,
April 9, 2020
Twice Escaped: The POW Story of P-47 Pilot Edward R. Kirkland

Today is April 9, National Former Prisoner of War (POW) Recognition Day in the United States. It is the time we commemorate the service and sacrifice of members of our armed forces who were taken captive by enemy forces in conflict. April 9 commemorates the surrender of our soldiers on Bataan to
April 8, 2020
142nd Fighter Wing Redesignates to the 142nd Wing

The 142nd Fighter Wing has been redesignated the 142nd Wing as of March 6, 2020.The move from a fighter wing to a wing is meant to better articulate the broad capabilities of the 142nd and the Airmen who accomplish the mission.