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  • AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

    Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance

  • Spring Flightline Operations

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Haas, 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 pilot, steps to the flightline in prepration for a routine training mission at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon April 20, 2018. The 173rd Fighter Wing is home to the premier F-15C training base for the United States Air Force. (U.S.

  • 173rd FW SAPR team hosts “Race to Zero” 5K Run/Walk

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team hosted the first, annual “Race to Zero” 5K Run/Walk April 8, 2018 at the Klamath Falls airport. There were 71 participants who joined in on the event, despite the chilly, windy weather.

  • Airman and Family Readiness teams with STARBASE to honor Kingsley Kids

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center, State Youth Outreach Program, and the Kingsley STARBASE program provided children of Kingsley Field Airmen an afternoon of hands-on learning designed to be interactive and fun. More than 30 children took part in the second Kingsley Kids’ day

  • Kingsley Field Fire Department Triumphs at Seattle Stair Climb

    On March 11, 2018 fire fighters from the Kingsley Field Fire Department placed third in the 27th Annual Seattle Stair Climb to raise money for leukemia and lymphoma research. Additionally, Assistant Fire Chief of Training, Derek Sherrell, placed second in the event with a time of 10:58, three

  • Airman Uses Rubik's Cube to Highlight STEM Education for Starbase Students

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Addie Carter, 173rd Fighter Wing, demonstrates how to solve a Rubik’s cube during a briefing for Starbase students at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., Feb. 8, 2018. Carter hosted the discussion to help fifth-grade students explore a fun aspect of science, technology

  • 173rd Mission Support Group Command Changes Hands

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group welcomed a new commander, Feb. 11, 2018. Col. James Mitchell accepted the guideon from Col. Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, signifying the moment that command passed to him.

  • 173rd FW LRS Sees Top Leadership Change

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomed a new commander, Feb. 28, 2018. Lt. Col. William Wilkinson accepted the guideon from Col. James Mitchell, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, as he assumed command of the squadron.

  • Married Couple Pin On Highest Enlisted Grade at Same Ceremony

    The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted a unique moment for its members when two married Airmen were promoted to chief master sergeant at the same ceremony, Feb. 11, 2018. Joedy and Tina Wilson both donned service dress jackets adorned with the distinctive chief stripes with the help of their two daughters.