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June 9, 2023
142nd Medical Group welcomes new Commander

Col. James P. Dolan (middle), incoming 142nd Medical Group (MDG) commander accepts the group guidon from 142nd Wing Commander, Col. Todd A. Hofford (left), as he steps into the role of 142nd MDG Commander during a Change of Command Ceremony held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., June 4,
June 1, 2023
From Dedication to Distinction: Long-serving Oregon Guardsman Receives Prestigious Director of Weapons Safety Award

Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Reynolds, the Weapons Safety Manager for the 142nd Wing, has been awarded the 2022 Director of Weapons Safety Award for the Air National Guard. The award is presented to individuals who demonstrate an exemplary dedication to safety principles, by providing pivotal safety
May 28, 2023
Who Remembers Whom? The 142nd Wing Remembers on Memorial Day 2023

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armedforces. For a given military unit, the roster of those so honored is defined by its historicalrecord.
May 15, 2023
Cyber Airman plays pivotal role in mission and finds community in 142nd Communications Flight

Staff Sgt. Chandler Laverty-White is a client systems technician in the 142nd Communications Flight. In addition to providing her with applicable workforce skills, being part of the unit here has provided her with a strong sense of community.
May 7, 2023
“…a solemn but glorious hour” - Remembering the 371st Fighter Group on Victory in Europe Day, 2023

On this day in 1945, May 8, Allied forces celebrated the hard-fought victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War’s war in Europe. The 371st Fighter Group, today’s 142nd Wing, contributed to the victory in combat operations over the continent from April, 1944 through the end of the War in
May 3, 2023
142nd Communications Flight welcomes new Commander

Lt. Col. Sarah Boone, incoming 142nd Communications Flight Commander, accepts the flight guidon from Col. David Shattls, 142nd Mission Support Group Commander, as she assumes command of the flight during an official ceremony held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. on May 2, 2023. (U.S. Air
April 27, 2023
The ADC “A” Awards of Oregon’s 142nd Fighter Group

In the years that the 142nd Wing was associated with the Aerospace Defense Command (ADC), the unit twice was awarded with the ADC “A” Award. This annual award was bestowed on an ADC fighter-interceptor unit which demonstrated “…a record of outstanding achievement leading to higher standards of
April 26, 2023
142nd Wing Cyber Exercise puts Mission Readiness to the test

A cyber exercise called Ready Redhawk was conducted from February 27 through March 16 at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The three-week exercise tested the 142nd Wing’s ability to meet mission requirements in a technologically degraded environment. Additionally, the exercise served to
April 7, 2023
Tell Their Stories, on National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2023

This year, National Former Prisoner of War (POW) Recognition Day, observed annually on April 9, falls on Easter Sunday. Through American history, well over 550,000 men and women have been taken prisoner by the enemy. Many never survived captivity, especially in the Pacific, Korea and Vietnam in the
April 6, 2023
The OreANG’s Orange Flight Suit Era

In this undated 1970s picture, aircrew of the 123rd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 142nd Fighter Group, Oregon Air National Guard (OreANG) at Portland ANG Base, Oregon, are seen here in concentration in the squadron’s old main briefing room. They are perhaps taking one of several annual or

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