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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 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.
March 26, 2020
Weathering COVID-19: physical resilience

As most of the world is practicing social distancing, and in some cases, self-quarantine, many Americans are spending much of their days at home, working and living outside of their typical routines. On Monday, March 23, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a ‘stay at home’ order in an effort to
March 16, 2020
142nd FW tests reflexes in Combat Readiness Exercise

Portland, Ore. — Citizen Airmen from the 142nd Fighter Wing participated in a Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) from March 2-8 during the month’s drill weekend.The exercise simulated a mass mobilization of approximately 700 members to a deployed location. With an emphasis on overall readiness, the
March 12, 2020
142nd Fighter Wing holds Second Annual Awards Banquet

The 142nd Fighter Wing (FW) honored the accomplishments of their Airmen during the second annual awards banquet at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, February 8, 2020.The wing recognized the individual accomplishments of Airmen from the Operations Group, Maintenance Squadron, Logistic
Feb. 12, 2020
ORANG Fighter Pilot is first in world to fly F-15 Eagle with a cervical prosthetic disc

Col. Todd Hofford, 142nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., is the first pilot in the world to fly a high G fighter jet with a prosthetic disc in his neck.
Jan. 31, 2020
Portland, OR Archbishop tours PANG

The Archbishop of Portland, OR, Alexander King Sample, and former 142nd Fighter Wing Chaplain, Lt. Col. (retired) Father Richard Sirianni meet with 142nd FW Commander, Col. Adam Sitler, and Vice Commander, Col. Todd Hofford, during a base tour, January 22, 2020, Portland Air National Guard Base,
Dec. 20, 2019
142nd FW Chief represents ORANG as a competitive weightlifter

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Harbert is the chief QA (Quality Assurance) inspector for the 142nd Maintenance Group at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. A dedicated member of the military with 25 years in service, Harbert knows the value of physical and mental fitness and resiliency.He recently
Dec. 16, 2019
Oregon National Guardsmen mobilized across the state for diverse overseas operations

Oregon Army and Air National Guardsmen, from Ashland to Astoria, and all points in-between, have been mobilized for deployment while being recognized by their communities in multiple ceremonies around the state in recent weeks.
Nov. 21, 2019
142nd FW Guardsmen participate in Checkered Flag 2019

Approximately 150 Citizen Airmen from the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland, Oregon traveled to Tyndall AFB, Florida to participate in a two-week-long, joint-service exercise known as Checkered Flag.

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