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Sept. 12, 2024
F-15EX makes first appearance at Oregon International Air Show

Aviation enthusiasts and spectators were treated to a historic moment at the Oregon International Airshow (OIA) in McMinnville as the F-15EX took to the skies for the first time in a public air show. The appearance of the aircraft marked the culmination of a years-long effort to bring the EX to
Aug. 7, 2024
142nd MXS Welcomes New Commander

142nd Maintenance Group Commander, Col. David Christensen passes the 142nd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Kari Armstrong as she assumes command of the squadron during a change of command ceremony held on August 3, 2024 at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. (U.S. Air National Guard photo
July 24, 2024
Second Campaign: The 371st Fighter Group in Normandy

This is the second installment of a series examining the military campaigns which the 142nd Wing is credited for, on the 80th anniversary of these events in the Second World War. It examines the role of the 371st Fighter Group, today’s 142nd Wing, in the Normandy Campaign.
June 26, 2024
Novel F-15 EX Eagle II makes its debut landing in Portland, Ore.

Don’t mess this up. Those words raced through 142nd Wing fighter pilot, Major Calvin Conner's head as he landed the first F-15EX Eagle II at the Portland Air National Guard base, Ore. on June 5, 2024. The day was significant, not just for Conner, but for the entire base and the neighboring community
June 21, 2024
The Ultimate Comeback: 116th ACS Airman accepted into Air Force Academy

From uncertainty, to a life-altering car accident, to acceptance into the Air Force Academy, Senior Airman Noah Mariotti, a command and control battle management operations specialist assigned to the 116th Air Control Squadron, has experienced a whirlwind over the past two years.
June 11, 2024
Commander’s Key Support Program hopes to make a difference for Portland Guardsmen

Whether dealing with the stressors of deployment or simply juggling the various responsibilities that come with being a drill-status guardsman, navigating military life can be a challenge. At the 142nd Wing, The Commander’s Key Support Program seeks to pair Airmen with volunteers within the military
May 23, 2024
Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

On this Memorial Day, 2024, we remember one of our wing’s air warriors from World War II who had a keen sense of being able to find the enemy in aerial combat, until one day when he inexplicably fell from the war-torn sky.
May 2, 2024
142nd Wing Airmen support Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis AFB

For two weeks in April, 140 Airmen from the 142nd Wing trained and supported the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
April 24, 2024
Strength beyond service: Oregon Guardsman wins Washington State bodybuilding competition

Senior Airman Michaela Thompson discovered bodybuilding on her journey to prioritize her physical and mental fitness, making impressive strides in the sport.
April 17, 2024
142nd Wing observes Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

Every April marks the observance of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) across the Department of Defense. The month-long information campaign aims to raise awareness about sexual assault in the military and educate service members on available resources and reporting procedures.

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