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  • 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

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013.Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using

  • Kingsley supports MS 150 for 17th consecutive year

    Members and friends of the 173rd Fighter Wing mashed the pedals in an effort to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis, during the Oregon Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour Aug. 4 & 5. After traveling to Western Oregon University nine riders wearing bright red jerseys featuring Kingsley Field F-15s rode

  • Ross Ragland Theater provides creative outlet for two

    Two members of the 173rd Fighter Wing practice their talents far from the roar of the aircraft and the smell of JP-8. Nicole Wallenburn and Justin Love both won roles in the Ross Ragland Theater's production of Footloose which ran for seven performances late in August. Love explained that he's

  • 270th ATCS: Outstanding Unit 7th consecutive year

    The 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS) of the Oregon Air National Guard received the 2011 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award presented by Brig. Gen. Steven D. Gregg, the Commander of the Oregon Air National Guard, at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon, Aug. 4,2012.The award cited a range of

  • AETC Major General Zadalis visits the 173rd Fighter Wing

    Major General Timothy Zadalis, the Director of Intelligence, Operations, and Nuclear Integration at Headquarters Air Education and Trainng Command (AETC), visited the 173rd Fighter Wing after a recent AETC restructuring that brought the 173rd FW under his command. General Zadalis spent all day,