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April 24, 2019
142nd FW Guardsmen particpate in WSEP 2019

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - April 8th marked the kick off of the Weapon System Evaluation Program (WSEP) 2019, a two-week long exercise designed to test and assess weapon systems and pilots in air-to-air combat scenarios in an operation is known as “Combat Archer.” 156 aircraft maintainers,
April 23, 2019
Power pro professionals run the gamut in keeping the mission running

Staff Sgt. William Butler is an electrical power production technician (power pro) for the 142nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. Butler’s job is to test and maintain all backup generators on base as well as the aircraft arresting system for the F-15 Eagles.His
March 28, 2019
Behind the scenes: traffic management specialists play critical role in mission readiness

Tech. Sgt. Romulus Kocsis is a full-time traffic management specialist for the 142nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base. As such, Kocsis is responsible for the shipping and receiving of supplies, directly effecting mission readiness and success on a local and world-wide
March 20, 2019
Son of ORANG recruiter enlists with 125th STS

Jaden Jacobo is a high school senior who is joining the Oregon Air National Guard as a Radio Frequency Communications Technician for the 125th Special Tactics Squadron which falls under the 142nd Fighter Wing.Jaden is the son of ORANG recruiter Tech. Sgt. David Jacobo. On Wednesday, March 13, Tech.
March 11, 2019
Oregon Guardsmen serve as Weapons Directors for the 116th Air Control Squadron

Staff Sgt. Taylor Ingersoll and Airman 1st Class Olivia Cappelli are both Weapons Directors with the 116th Air Control Squadron, a geographically separated component of the 142nd Fighter Wing, based at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. Both Ingersoll and Cappelli come from military families.
March 6, 2019
In full afterburner mode, Brig. Gen. James Kriesel takes off for his next adventure

SALEM, Oregon – The global demands placed on Service Members in the U.S. Air Force goes beyond securing air superiority and moving equipment and cargo. Rapid transnational mobility is essential to supporting other American military branches, as well as coalition partners in worldwide conflicts, and
March 5, 2019
Oregon Air Guardsmen mobilized to support critical overseas assignments

PORTLAND, Oregon - For nearly two decades, Citizen-Airmen have been responding to overseas contingency operations following the 9/11 attacks. The assignments have been as varied as the Airmen that have been called upon to fulfill them, all the while building new global partnerships and strengthening
March 1, 2019
AFJROTC high school students visit PANG

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) students from Battleground and Prairie High Schools in the state of Washington toured the 142nd Fighter Wing fire department, aircraft maintenance, and operations facilities in order to familiarize themselves with the myriad career options the
Feb. 20, 2019
142nd Medical Group conducts Change of Command

Oregon Air National Guard Col. Erik Shadler, relinquishes his position as commander of the 142nd Medical Group as Col. Jonathan Vinson assumes command of the unit during an official Change of Command ceremony, February 9, 2019.
Feb. 19, 2019
Oregon Air National Guardsman plays Soldier in the United Kingdom

PORTLAND, Oregon - When Oregon Air National Guard Maj. Christopher Webb signed-up for the 2018 Military Reserve Exchange Program, he admitted he had no idea what he was getting into. “I didn’t know what to expect,” Webb said, as he sat in the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) building at

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