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  • Proposed Establishment and Modification of Oregon Military Training Airspace

    The purpose of the proposed Oregon Airspace Initiative is to provide properly-configured and located military airspace which will provide efficient, realistic mission-oriented training with adequate size, and within reasonably close proximity, to support advanced 21st century air-to-air tactical

  • Professional Military Education changes

    For those of us with more than a few years of military experience under our belts, we've seen drastic changes in the Air Force Professional Military Education program over the years. However, nothing compares to the upheaval that has occurred in the last two years. Air Force PME has undergone a bit

  • Kingsley continues to expand mission set

    The 173rd Fighter Wing has, once again, expanded its training mission, offering the Top Knife program to Air National Guard flight doctors. The Top Knife program allows flight surgeons to focus on the flying aspect of their profession. Flight doctors get the chance to climb in the cockpit of high

  • Kingsley Field tower saved from closure

    The Associated Press reported March 8, that Kingsley Field's air traffic control tower was selected for closure under the terms of sequestration, a term describing a budget impasse in the U.S. Congress. Although the details are complex, the reality of the situation struck home first with the threat

  • 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