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May 30, 2018
173rd Fighter Wing provides National Science Foundation an Antarctic partner

A partnership with the National Science Foundation provides Air National Guard chaplains the opportunity of a lifetime, who, in-turn, provide resilient, well trained and physically fit uniformed service members to tend to the spiritual and psychological care of the scientific community who reside
May 29, 2018
Strong community partnerships bolster 173rd FW’s mission

The 173rd Fighter Wing has forged a strong relationship with its community, the city of Klamath Falls, Ore., over the last 70 years. That partnership paved the way for a lease extension that stretches to nearly the next century—the year 2095. That makes it the longest lease of any Air National
May 24, 2018
Oregon ANG F-15s partner with Luke AFB F-16s for two weeks of training

For two weeks in May, F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., flew alongside 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 Eagles in Dissimilar Air Combat Training.
May 16, 2018
First Time: Oregon Airmen try out for Army Competition

The Best Warrior Competition is billed as the premier competition for the U.S. Army according to the national website, testing warrior skills ranging from urban warfare simulations, physical challenges as well as written and verbal exams.For the state of Oregon this year is a little different, the
May 14, 2018
Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform

Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.Starting Oct. 1, 2018, Airmen who have serviceable OCPs may wear
May 11, 2018
173rd FW spouses see mission first-hand

Seventeen spouses of 173rd Fighter Wing Airmen boarded the back seat of an F-15 Eagle to experience a “hot taxi” down the runway May 6, 2018, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore.
May 4, 2018
Oregon Air Guard seminar highlights accomplishments and development

Airmen from the Oregon Air National Guard gathered together in Eugene, Oregon for a weekend of leadership development
April 27, 2018
Military Family: Dual-military couple balance service and home

Master Sgt. Daniel Waller is an active-duty Airmen who was stationed at Kingsley Field with the 550th Fighter Squadron as part of the Total Force Integration. Tech. Sgt. Erin Waller is a traditional Air National Guardsman assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing. Both of them came to Klamath Falls when
April 26, 2018
173rd FW First in ANG to Join Groundbreaking Health Promotion Study

The 173rd Fighter Wing is employing a promising approach to help members assess their habits and behaviors and make needed changes. Previous studies have shown that even high achieving Airman can wrestle with problems that they hide from others and are reluctant to seek help for--such as drinking
April 26, 2018
State tuition assistance approved for Oregon National Guard service members

Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 4035, April 3, 2018, which authorizes state tuition assistance for service members in the Oregon National Guard.

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