173rd Fighter Wing News

173rd Fighter Wing Airmen Answer Call to Support Klamath County Wildfire Evacuations

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT

When wildfire threatens the community surrounding Kingsley Field, the mission extends beyond the runway.

173rd Civil Engineer Squadron Secures Critical Early-warning Radar Site in Remote Alaska

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:38:00 GMT

A detachment of 10 Airmen from the 173rd Civil Engineer Squadron completed a high-stakes, 13-day deployment to the Alaskan interior, repairing critical utility infrastructure at a remote early-warning radar site while saving the Air Force more than $1.6 million.

Innovation Partnership Strengthens F-35 Pilot Training While Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT

An innovative partnership between the 173rd Fighter Wing and Klamath Community College is strengthening F-35 pilot readiness by producing realistic threat surrogates for the Kingsley Field range while providing students with valuable hands-on fabrication experience.

Kingsley Defenders Train Maintainers in Ground Defense Skills

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing strengthened their readiness and lethality during Shoot, Move and Communicate (SMC) training conducted at Kingsley Field, Oregon, April 27–30.

Vehicle Management Professionals Gather at Kingsley Field to Shape Future Readiness

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:31:00 GMT

More than 130 Air National Guard Vehicle Management professionals from across the nation gathered at Kingsley Field May 11-14 for the 2026 Vehicle Management Advisory Group Spring Conference, an annual event focused on readiness, training, modernization and collaboration across the enterprise.

Kingsley Field Airmen Dominate 2026 Best Warrior Competition

Capt Jared Boyer — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Coastal winds and driving rain set the stage as Airmen from the 173d Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base demonstrated exceptional readiness and lethality during the 2026 Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held March 19–21 at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center.

173rd Fighter Wing Looks to the Future with AI at the Forefront

Staff Sgt. Lucas Galloway — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:19:00 GMT

Kingsley Field is taking a proactive step toward the future by exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to streamline administrative processes and enhance mission readiness.

Kingsley Field Sharpens Readiness and Lethality Through Training

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:32:00 GMT

Airmen at Kingsley Field are participating in a series of training events this summer aimed at strengthening readiness, reinforcing foundational skills and honoring the legacy of those who served before them.

173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Executes F-15 Divestment

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:37:00 GMT

The 173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kingsley Field, Oregon, executed the divestment of F-15 assets with speed and precision following the effort’s initiation in December 2025, achieving key milestones in support of the wing’s transition mission.

Kingsley Field 2025: The Year of the Eagle

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

2025 Year in Review

NASA Adds Two F-15 Aircraft to Support Supersonic Flight Research

Christopher LC Clark — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:32:00 GMT

Two retired U.S. Air Force F-15 jets have joined the flight research fleet at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, transitioning from military service to a new role enabling breakthrough advancements in aerospace.

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

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:58:00 GMT

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 and freedom.

173rd Civil Engineers Hone Airfield Repair Skills

MSgt Daniel Reed — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:57:00 GMT

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

Master Sgt Daniel Reed — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:34:00 GMT

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 critical role in forging the nation’s elite fighter pilots.

Kingsley Field Fire Responds to Elk Fire

Amn Zach Cook — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:16:00 GMT

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.

Kingsley Field Hosts Eighth Annual Airman-to-Airman Talks

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:15:00 GMT

The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted senior leaders from Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for the eighth annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Kingsley Field, July 14–19.

Pausing to Remember 2Lt David R. Kingsley

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:58:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Gaudinski, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, reads the Medal of Honor citation

More than a Uniform

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:42:00 GMT

More than a Uniform

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

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:27:00 GMT

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.

Air Force Awards Contract for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, F-47

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:54:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.