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  • Proposed Establishment and Modification of Oregon Military Training Airspace

    The purpose of the proposed Oregon Airspace Initiative is to provide properly-configured and located military airspace which will provide efficient, realistic mission-oriented training with adequate size, and within reasonably close proximity, to support advanced 21st century air-to-air tactical fighters and evolving training requirements of the
  • Graduates of the first 173rd Fighter Wing reinstated Top Knife course pose for a group photo on top of an F-15 Eagle at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore. April 7, 2013. Top Knife is a two-week program that trains flight surgeons the physiological effects of flying in a fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson) RELEASED

    Kingsley continues to expand mission set

    The 173rd Fighter Wing has, once again, expanded its training mission, offering the Top Knife program to Air National Guard flight doctors. The Top Knife program allows flight surgeons to focus on the flying aspect of their profession. Flight doctors get the chance to climb in the cockpit of high performance jet and experience first-hand the
  • Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) gets briefing by Doug Cunningham a civilian air traffic controller at the Kingsley Field Air Traffic Control Tower. Walden visited the tower in the wake of proposed sequestration cuts threatening its eminent closure, March 22, 2013. During his tour of the tower 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron personnel learned the tower has been removed from the FAA’s closure list prompting Walden to applaud and cite the cost effectiveness of the tower and its role in national security. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office)

    Kingsley Field tower saved from closure

    The Associated Press reported March 8, that Kingsley Field's air traffic control tower was selected for closure under the terms of sequestration, a term describing a budget impasse in the U.S. Congress. Although the details are complex, the reality of the situation struck home first with the threat of furloughs for Kingsley's federal technician
  • Brigette Lamont leads attendees in an exercise designed to help differing personalities communicate effectively, Feb. 24 during the Yellow Ribbon reintegration event at the Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Ore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson) RELEASED

    Yellow Ribbon Program hosts reintegration event

    GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore-- "A lot of people don't know I was suicidal twice in my life," but after deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan several times Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Black found himself homeless, living out of his truck. Today his life is radically different, he stands before a group of Yellow Ribbon Program participants; service members and their
  • Maj. William Wilkinson, 173rd Operations Group F-15C Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU) course chief, briefs students from the second class to attend the new course at Kingsley, March 12, 2013. This class recently moved from Tyndall AFB to Kingsley Field. (Oregon Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

    173rd adds brand new intelligence class to its repertoire

    The 173rd Fighter Wing embodies the culture of training, and Jan. 7 it increased its scope with the establishment of the F-15C Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU) course at Kingsley Field."The IFTU course is designed to prepare Intel analysts to support F-15C operations," said Maj. William Wilkinson, 173rd Operations Group F-15C IFTU course
  • Colonel Jeremy Baenen, incomming commander for the 173rd Fighter Wing, accepts the Wing guideon from Brig. General Steven Gregg, Commander Oregon Air National Guard, during an official change of command ceremony January 13, 2013 at Kingsley Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar) RELEASED

    173rd Fighter Wing changes hands

    A change of command took place January 13, 2013, at Kingsley Field. Colonel Jeremy "Weed" Baenen, who has over 21 years of military experience, took command of the 173rd Fighter Wing in an official ceremony.Baenen has a wide range of experience, including 10 years with the active duty component before joining the Oregon Air National Guard in 2002.
  • 173rd Fighter Wing aircraft refuel over range space located in Eastern Oregon. (Stock photo courtesy James Hazeltine, High-G Productions.)

    ORANG kicks off range space expansion initiative

    The Oregon Air National Guard unveiled a plan to expand its range space for flying operations to a group of public officials, Jan. 30, at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore. The meeting included stakeholders in the areas where the additional flying will take place. In addition to the meeting here at Kingsley, those members of the local government
  • The 173rd Fighter Wing continues a tradition of excellence. The Wing goals for 2013 are as follows: 1) Provide timely and responsive support to civil authorities when called upon by the Governor and the State of Oregon. 2) Produce the world’s best F-15C pilots with zero Class-A mishaps. 3) Provide ready personnel to support the Air Expeditionary Force. 4) Serve as outstanding wingmen for our Airmen and their families. 5) Accomplish successful transition of Total Force Initiative plans. 6) Remain honest and conscientious stewards of energy and fiscal resources. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson) RELEASED

    173rd Fighter Wing 2013 Goals

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013.Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,
  • A photo illustration of the traveling wall that made it's way through Klamath Falls, Ore. July 2012. (Photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Penny Hamilton/ Released)

    The Wall that Heals

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