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  • Kingsley Field F-15C Eagle A/C 114 Enshrined at Smithsonian

    On Aug. 13, 2025, beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a legend of American airpower was enshrined. The 173rd Fighter Wing A/C 114 was inducted into the museum’s collection, securing its place among the nation’s most treasured symbols of courage, innovation

  • 173rd Civil Engineers Hone Airfield Repair Skills

    The 173rd Civil Engineer Flight conducted an Expedient Airfield Damage Repair (EADR) exercise during the SENTRY EAGLE 25-1 large-scale air-to-air combat training, testing the unit’s ability to rapidly respond to simulated runway damage while supporting ongoing flight operations, August 5, 2025.

  • Kingsley Field's Inaugural Elephant Walk

    On July 14, 2025, 16 F-15C/D Eagles thundered down the runway at Kingsley Field in a tight, unyielding formation. This commanding display of air superiority and combat readiness marked the 173rd Fighter Wing’s inaugural “elephant walk” — a historic testament to the unit’s unrivaled strength and its

  • Kingsley Field Fire Responds to Elk Fire

    Kingsley Field Fire and Emergency Services responded to a request for mutual aid July 8, 2025, after receiving a call from the Klamath County Fire Chief asking for assistance in battling a growing brush fire north of Bonanza, Oregon.

  • Pausing to Remember 2Lt David R. Kingsley

    U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Gaudinski, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, reads the Medal of Honor citation for 2nd Lt. David R. Kingsley during a ceremony honoring the 81st anniversary of Kingsley's heroic sacrifice, June 23, 2025 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Kingsley, the base's namesake,

  • Taking to the skies in Hawaii for Sentry Aloha 25-2

    Six F-15 Eagles and approximately 120 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha.

  • Kingsley Field STARBASE Regains Funding

    Kingsley Field STARBASE, a unique U.S. Department of Defense youth program offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences, will continue to provide local youth with invaluable educational opportunities thanks to a concerted effort by the community and state