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Nov. 5, 2017
173rd MDG Commander, Colonel Kristen Leist Retires

Col Kristen J. Leist holds a flag folded by the 173rd Fighter Wing Honor Guard and presented to her by Col. Jeff Smith, the wing commander at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., November 4, 2017. The flag is folded in a retreat ceremony for her retirement and is a token of appreciation for her
Nov. 5, 2017
173rd Fighter Wing Airmen recognized during demobilization ceremony

The 173rd Fighter Wing held a demobilization ceremony to recognize the 56 Airmen who deployed last year in support of global operations and the 97 Airmen who were called up to State Active Duty to fight wildfires across the state of Oregon.
Oct. 30, 2017
Henley High School students pursue personal growth through Junior ROTC

One program that looks beyond the basic education concepts of the “three R’s” is the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps that is found in many schools around the country.
Oct. 27, 2017
173rd Fighter Wing Airmen deploy in support of Hurricane Maria relief

Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing volunteer to assist with Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Oct. 17, 2017
Be prepared--what to take during an evacuation

When considering your own levels of preparedness, ask yourself if you had just a few minutes to evacuate from your home, what would you take. This article summarizes the important items every family should have ready to go in case they need to evacuate quickly.
Aug. 17, 2017
Training prepares Oregon Guardsmen for fighting fires

A combined force of 105 Oregon Army and Air National Guardsmen prepared to deploy to the High Cascade Complex Fire in southern Oregon, while completing one-day refresher training at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) in Salem, Oregon, on Aug. 15, 2017. The Oregon National
Aug. 8, 2017
Pace quickens for 173rd FW weapons troops during Sentry Eagle

173rd Fighter Wing weapons crews are pushed to perform during the Sentry Eagle exercise at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Aug. 8, 2017
173rd Fighter Wing hosts Sentry Eagle exercise

The 173rd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, hosted the 17th biennial Sentry Eagle exercise at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This is one of the largest air-to-air combat exercises hosted by an Air National Guard unit.
July 28, 2017
Air National Guard Director visits 173rd FW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon, Col. Jeffrey Smith, Commander 173rd Fighter Wing, and distinguished visitors walk towards the flight line during Sentry Eagle, July 22, 2017, at Kingsley Field in Klamath
July 26, 2017
Sentry Eagle Open House draws crowds

More than 10,000 people arrived en masse to Kingsley Field to see a wide variety of fighter aircraft, military operations, and static displays at the Sentry Eagle 2017 exercise and Open House, July 22, hosted by the 173rd Fighter Wing.

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