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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 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
March 6, 2024
Redhawk Athena drives Positive Change for 142nd Wing Airmen

In recent years, the Air Force has seen positive change trickle down through its echelons, and many of these changes seek to address barriers to readiness which have predominantly affected women service members. Redhawk Athena was established to serve 142nd Wing Airmen. Since its inception in the
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
April 11, 2023
Oregon Guardsman one of the last to cross 2,000 flight hours in the F-15C

On March 22nd, 2023, Lt. Col. Jonathan Friedman, a pilot with the 123rd Fighter Squadron, took off from Portland Air National Guard Base (PANGB) flying an F-15C as he’s done dozens of times before. But this flight was a special one, as it would mark the 2,000th hour Friedman has spent flying the
Jan. 26, 2023
New CLEP testing facility broadens horizons for 142nd Wing Airmen

Portland Air National Guard Base has established a CLEP testing center to serve Airmen living and serving in the Portland area. The base partnered with Klamath Community College (KCC) to facilitate testing so that Airmen can more easily fulfill the requirements to obtain their Community College of
Jan. 18, 2023
Oregon Guardsman Meets First Lady Jill Biden at White House Event Honoring National Guard

Master Sgt. Christina Mayangitan, an Oregon guardsman working in Washington D.C. attended the “Joining Forces Initiative” at the White House on November 28th, 2022.The Joining Forces event brought together National Guardsmen and military families from over 30 states for a three-hour meeting with
June 24, 2020
The Oregon Air National Guard and the Korean War

Seventy years ago, on June 25, 1950, the Democratic People‘s Republic of Korea (North Korea) invaded the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in a blatant display of aggression, drawing the United States into a war to ensure the freedom of South Korea. As the sharp conflict escalated and worldwide
June 20, 2019
Pathfinder Exercise integrates military, civilian responders

Members of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing Medical Group, along with civilian medical first responders from Oregon Disaster Medical Team (OMDT) and other military and government agencies, took part in the annual Pathfinder Exercise held at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center
March 7, 2019
Oregon Airmen provide snapshot of operations to Air National Guard’s top leaders

As the stubborn winter weather kept its chilly grip on the Pacific Northwest, Airmen of the 142nd Fighter Wing provided a warm welcome to the top leaders of the Air National Guard during the Regularly Scheduled Drill (RSD) weekend, March 2-3, 2019.Acting as the official host, Oregon Air National

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