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  • Agile Combat Employment Exercise Marks Success for the 116th ACS, WADS

    The 116th Air Control Squadron (call sign LONGRACKS) of the Oregon Air National Guard (ORANG) in collaboration with the 109th Air Control Squadron (ACS) of the Utah Air National Guard (UTANG) who assisted with planning and equipment, along with the Western Area Defense Sector have completed the

  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Oregon Airman finds inspiration on the Pickleball Court

    Serving in the military requires discipline, perseverance, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. For one pickleball player and Oregon Air National Guard member, these traits have been the cornerstone of their success both on and off the court.