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June 12, 2018
173rd Fighter Wing expands training with contract adversary air

A squadron of new aircraft is up and running at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore.; the Adversary Air Squadron (ADAIR) is a contract service from Draken International, which provides adversaries for student pilots to train against for the next six weeks.
June 12, 2018
173rd FW CDDAR team trains for aircraft crash recovery

The 173rd Fighter Wing’s Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team specializes in tasks necessary to recover a crashed or disabled aircraft. During the June regularly scheduled drill, the CDDAR team had the opportunity to practice an aircraft recovery in a controlled environment.
June 11, 2018
Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days

In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
June 5, 2018
The Tactical Field Religious Support Kit increases 173rd FW chaplain's readiness

The 173rd Fighter Wing chaplain’s office recently received a Tactical Field Religious Support Kit (TFRSK), allowing them to respond to Airmen in field conditions.
June 5, 2018
550th Fighter Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Williams, 56th Operations Group deputy commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Julius Romasanta to signify Romasanta’s acceptance of command of the 550th Fighter Squadron June 1, 2018 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The 550th Fighter Squadron is the
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

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