#TeamKingsley Airmen training to respond to wild fires in our beautiful State! #WeAreOregon

The #TeamKingsley Fire Department responded to the fast moving #LinkTrailFire, yesterday. A team effort from Fire Departments across Klamath County worked together to quickly contain and extinguish this fire before it damaged any structures or loss to natural resources. Thank you to our fantastic fire fighters for their amazing work! #WeAreOregon

#TeamKingsley, when you are out enjoying the great outdoors in our fantastic State, don't forget we are under a "High Fire Danger" status in the Klamath and Lake District. The attached release from the Oregon Department of Forestry outlines what you can and cannot do while you are out and about in beautiful Southern Oregon. #WeAreOregon

Independence day celebrations may be over and the fireworks may be gone, but the night skies will still be rumbling this evening The 173rd Fighter Wing will be conducting night flying this week, beginning this evening and going through Thursday night. For any questions or concerns contact the Public Affairs office at 541-885-6677.

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Happy Independence Day!

Oregon Air National Guard flyovers scheduled for the Fourth of July holiday The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct Independence Day flyovers at various locations throughout Oregon. F-15 Eagle fighter jets from both the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland, Oregon, are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at or near the designated times on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The 173rd Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct the following flyovers: 10:30 a.m., 4th of July Parade, Klamath Falls, Oregon. 10:50 a.m., Ashland’s 4th of July Parade, Ashland, Oregon. 10:52 a.m., Central Point Freedom Festival, Central Point, Oregon 11:00 a.m., 4th of July Parade, Eagle Point, Oregon. 11:30 a.m., Neskowin Patriotic Celebration, Neskowin, Oregon. 11:55 a.m., Creswell 4th of July Parade & Celebration, Creswell, Oregon. 12:30 p.m., Lake of the Woods 4th of July Celebration, Lake of the Woods, Oregon. The 142nd Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct the following flyovers: 1:15 p.m., Manzanita 4th of July Parade, Manzanita, Oregon. 1:30 p.m., Independence Day Grand Parade, Independence, Oregon. 1:45 p.m., 4th of July Parade, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 3:00 p.m., 4th of July Parade, Warrenton, Oregon. All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies. The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation's air defense since 1941. The 142nd Fighter Wing guards the Pacific Northwest skies from northern California to the Canadian border, on 24-hour alert as part of the North American Air Defense system. The 173rd Fighter Wing is home to the premier F-15 pilot training facility for the U.S. Air Force.

The 173rd Security Forces Squadron motto is "Ready Defenders." Read how they put this into action during their annual training here at Kingsley Field: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1559533/173rd-security-forces-train-for-deployments-both-in-state-and-abroad/

Are you ready to create your own Success Story? Staff Sgt. Pena shares her story and how being a part of #TeamKingsley helped her accomplish her education goals. If you are ready for yours, contact the 173rd Fighter Wing Recruiting office at 541-885-6649.

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Congratulations to Major Josh Downs as he takes command of the 173rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Lt. Col. Lee Bouma as he takes command of the 173rd Maintenance Squadron. Airmen from the respective squadrons gathered for an official ceremony at Kingsley Field June 15 to recognize the passing of the guidon to the new commanders.

Oregon Guardsmen will now receive 100% tuition assistance while attending an Oregon school! This weekend, #TeamKingsley hosted a signing ceremony for this important occasion. Read more: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1554660/governor-ceremoniously-signs-state-tuition-assistance-bill-for-oregon-national/

Happy Birthday Army!

A squadron of new aircraft is up and running at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore.; the Adversary Air Squadron (ADAIR) is a contract service from Draken International, which provides adversaries for student pilots to train against for the next six weeks. Read more: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1548747/173rd-fighter-wing-expands-training-with-contract-adversary-air/

We hope we never have to use our Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery team, but this #training keeps always ready to respond in case of a mishap. Read more: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1548713/173rd-fw-cddar-team-trains-for-aircraft-crash-recovery/

Being able to respond to the needs of our Airmen quickly is essential to maintain a healthy and ready force. The 173rd Fighter Wing chaplain's office has a new tool that will allow them to serve our Airmen anywhere. The Tactical Field Religious Support Kit, a first for the State of Oregon, allows the Chaplain's office to set up anywhere our Airmen are responding. Read more here: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1541668/the-tactical-field-religious-support-kit-increases-173rd-fw-chaplains-readiness/

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julius Romasanta took command of the 550th Fighter Squadron June 1, 2018 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The 550th Fighter Squadron is the active duty squadron stationed at Kingsley Field and is integrated in the 173rd Fighter Wing mission.

In the Air National Guard, we develop realistic, hi-tech training that capitalizes on our military and civilian skills. This weekend, our Crash Damaged Disabled and Recovery (CDDAR) Team had the opportunity to participate in that optimal training. The CDDAR Team practiced an air bag lift on a training F-15 Eagle, sharpening their skills for the future.

Who has been to Antarctica? That number is limited to a select few and one #TeamKingsley chaplain can add his name to the list. Thanks to a partnership between the Air National Guard and the National Science Foundation (NSF) our 173rd Fighter Wing chaplain had the opportunity to practice his skills in one of the most inhospitable places in the world. Read more: http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1535778/173rd-fighter-wing-provides-national-science-foundation-an-antarctic-partner/

#Partnerships make us stronger in the Air National Guard! The 173rd Fighter Wing shares a strong community partnership with the Klamath Falls, Oregon community. http://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1534055/strong-community-partnerships-bolster-173rd-fws-mission/

#TeamKingsley hosted a recuriting expo for nearly 200 local high school students. Read about it here https://t.co/YOc4WwMPRP

#TeamKingsley will be participating in #shakeout2018 at 10:18 this a.m. Share your #shakeoutselfie with us. https://t.co/KBgdnp6kej

Good morning from the #LandofNoSlack. Wake up, set #goals, and crush 'em. https://t.co/ky2dQnPbVF

Goblins, gouhls, princesses, and more found their way on to Kingsley Field for the annual Family Day celebration.… https://t.co/FJfhl0LoJF

#Congratulations to Major Scott Ferre as he takes command of the 173rd Civil Engineering Flight. https://t.co/cczcfCWyZj

In 2009, Tyndall AFB discontinued their F-15 FTUs and #TeamKingsley became the sole F15C training base for the @usairforce

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Bonus question, What year did we become the sole F-15C training base for the @unitedstatesair? #LandofNoSlack

#TriviaTuesday What year did #TeamKingsley begin flying the F-15 Eagle? https://t.co/f3Rm82L3z2

#TeamKingsley #Airmen spent the last day of the 2018 Fiscal Year as a team building and morale day! Airmen paticip… https://t.co/w3DhEmUyfQ

It's Oct., and that means...pumpkins, leaves falling, crisp mornings, & the OCP is now authorized for wear. There a… https://t.co/0yzoBNU7eq

A beautiful #fall day at the #LandofNoSlack. Air Superiority starts here. #F15 #Eagle #AirForce #Airpower https://t.co/yZfzRrkJzn

Schools, OJT, or physical training-- training is integral in an Airmen's life. #TeamKingsley #Airmen had a chance t… https://t.co/FO7l0XzcZd

RT @usairforce: "#Resilient choices equal resilient #Airmen," - #CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright offers advice on taking care of Airmen from the gro…

"The goal was for Airmen to walk away from this lesson with a deeper understanding of the differences that they fac… https://t.co/jkyFQWyLAG

Happy 71st Birthday @usairforce from #TeamKingsley! We celebrated with none other than cake and song. #AFBday… https://t.co/gDJn9Minrs

RT @usairforce: Today we celebrate 71 years as the world's greatest #AIRPOWER! #Birthday #AFBDay https://t.co/VOY8ixMUlO

Members of the Klamath Falls community gathered at the court house during a 9/11 Patriot Day rememberance ceremony… https://t.co/7ks1EZznKC

"Having outstanding Airmen in our organization allow us to be who we are. You take care of them, they will take ca… https://t.co/ym9M0sWcRm

Representative Greg Walden is here visiting #TeamKingsley and watching our mission firsthand! https://t.co/uRNei5GXft