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  • Yellow Ribbon Program hosts reintegration event

    GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore-- "A lot of people don't know I was suicidal twice in my life," but after deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan several times Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Black found himself homeless, living out of his truck. Today his life is radically different, he stands before a group of Yellow Ribbon

  • 173rd adds brand new intelligence class to its repertoire

    The 173rd Fighter Wing embodies the culture of training, and Jan. 7 it increased its scope with the establishment of the F-15C Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU) course at Kingsley Field."The IFTU course is designed to prepare Intel analysts to support F-15C operations," said Maj. William

  • 173rd Fighter Wing changes hands

    A change of command took place January 13, 2013, at Kingsley Field. Colonel Jeremy "Weed" Baenen, who has over 21 years of military experience, took command of the 173rd Fighter Wing in an official ceremony.Baenen has a wide range of experience, including 10 years with the active duty component

  • ORANG kicks off range space expansion initiative

    The Oregon Air National Guard unveiled a plan to expand its range space for flying operations to a group of public officials, Jan. 30, at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore. The meeting included stakeholders in the areas where the additional flying will take place. In addition to the meeting here at

  • 173rd Security Forces Squardron teams up with special forces

    The 173rd Security Forces Squadron joined forces with the 304th Rescue Squadron, from Portland Air National Guard base, in a week-long training exercise in Riley, Ore., starting Jan. 17. Working with the highly professional pararescue unit was an excellent opportunity to see how those operators

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013.Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using

  • Kingsley supports MS 150 for 17th consecutive year

    Members and friends of the 173rd Fighter Wing mashed the pedals in an effort to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis, during the Oregon Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour Aug. 4 & 5. After traveling to Western Oregon University nine riders wearing bright red jerseys featuring Kingsley Field F-15s rode

  • Ross Ragland Theater provides creative outlet for two

    Two members of the 173rd Fighter Wing practice their talents far from the roar of the aircraft and the smell of JP-8. Nicole Wallenburn and Justin Love both won roles in the Ross Ragland Theater's production of Footloose which ran for seven performances late in August. Love explained that he's