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Sept. 13, 2019
173rd FW SAPR Office hosts state police brief: protecting children in the cyber world

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at the 173rd Fighter Wing initiated a new program called Community Connections, which is bringing members of the community and base Airmen together through various events. These events include a SAPR 5K run, a briefing by the local chapter of the
Sept. 8, 2019
Oregon Guardsmen participate in Joint Exercise Sentry Aloha

Five F-15 Eagles and more than ninety Airmen from Kingsley Field flew to Hawaii for three weeks to support Sentry Aloha 19-2, a large-scale exercise with both American and Australian Forces, August 16 through September 6, 2019.
Sept. 5, 2019
173rd FW Supply Airmen help keep jets airworthy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Hubble, 173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, files incoming parts in the supply warehouse at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 5, 2019. Each day she and other Airmen are responsible with stocking the warehouse with incoming parts to help ensure the
Sept. 4, 2019
Suicide Prevention Month theme 'Small Steps Save Lives'

September is Suicide Prevention Month
Sept. 4, 2019
New 173rd FW Vice Commander notches historic first for Kingsley Field

The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed its first active-duty vice commander, Aug. 13, 2019. As an Air National Guard unit, this is unique and first for Kingsley Field.
Aug. 29, 2019
173rd Fighter Wing fuels shop undertakes major fuel systems upgrade project

This summer marks a rare occasion at the 173rd Fighter Wing as the 50-foot-tall main fuel tank stands empty while maintenance crews swarm over it in preparation for decades of future operations.
Aug. 21, 2019
September is National Preparedness Month; make time to plan for disasters

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder to plan and prepare for emergencies that could impact our homes, workplace, schools and communities. Planning and preparation is essential in building resilient communities and coincides with this year’s theme of
Aug. 21, 2019
Governor Brown signs expansion of tuition assistance for Oregon National Guardsmen

With the signing of House Bill 2817 by Oregon Governor Kate Brown, members of theOregon National Guard will be able to receive Tuition Assistance at Oregon Health and ScienceUniversity (OHSU) and private institutions in addition to community colleges and public higher educationinstitutions.
Aug. 20, 2019
DOD agency keeps file swaps safe

The Defense Information Systems Agency has taken over an online resource that allows Defense Department personnel to swap files too large to be sent by email. Now in the wheelhouse of DISA, the file transfer capability has been rebranded DoD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DoD SAFE
Aug. 15, 2019
Luke AFB F-16s train in Oregon

U.S. Air Force F-16 Vipers from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona sit on the ramp at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon Aug. 14, 2019. The aircraft were here for two weeks providing adversary air flights for the 173rd Fighter Wing F-15C training mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior

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