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  • New commander takes reigns of 173rd OG in unique aerial ceremony

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Operations Group officially welcomed a new commander May 1, 2015. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Edwards took command of the group, replacing Col. Frederick French in an aerial change of command ceremony.The aerial change of command was a first of its kind for Kingsley Field.  French and

  • New commander takes reigns of 173rd MXG

    The 173rd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group officially welcomed a new commander April 12, 2015. Newly promoted Col. Jeffrey Smith took command of the group from Col. Matthew Andrews.Smith has served many roles at Kingsley Field over the years. He was the deputy commander for MXG from November 2013 to

  • 173rd FW is first to integrate Active Duty support staff.

    KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore.-- The 173rd Fighter Wing's Total Force Integration is the first of its kind.  TFIs around the country have welcomed Active Duty maintainers and pilots onto Air National Guard bases; however, the 173rd FW is the first to integrate not only maintainers and pilots, but support

  • 114th FS wins AETC 2014 Fighter Squadron of the Year

    The 114th Fighter Squadron, part of the 173rd Fighter Wing, took top honors out of all the Air Education and Training Command's F-15 and F-16 squadrons from around the United States and was named the 2014 Top Fighter Squadron for the fourth time.Every year, AETC looks at their fighter squadrons to

  • 173rd Maintenance pioneers critical inspection

    KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- Airmen at the 173rd Fighter Wing have pioneered a critical fix preserving airworthiness for the U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft as the airframes approach 40 years-in-service, Feb. 26, 2015.Master Sgt. Dusty McAllister, supervisor of the 173rd Sheet Metals shop asked one

  • Kingsley Field sponsors food drive

    Oregon Air National Guard members have an opportunity to assist people in need by participating in the annual Governor's State Employees Food Drive until Feb 27.Master Sgt. Michael Moore of the 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron spearheads this year's food drive for Kingsley Field."There was an

  • Sunny winter skies at 173rd Fighter Wing

    Snow, frost, ice, and treacherous roads ... these are typical weather issues the Airmen of the 173rd Fighter Wing are familiar with. Kingsley Field always welcomes newcomers with an in-depth driving primer on winter driving safety in the Klamath Basin.However, this December and January--just the

  • AFE: saving lives

    The mission of the 173rd Fighter Wing is the training and support of Air Force military professionals that can successfully serve our state and nation in times of war and peace. This mission cannot be accomplished without the dedication and skill of its Airmen, such as Staff Sgt.  Christopher

  • 173rd Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

    "Sir, I assume command," said , Col. Kirk "Tick" Pierce, thereby accepting command of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Jan. 10, 2015. The official passing of the guideon took place here during an assumption of command ceremony held in the base theater.In addition to sharing some of his background and command