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Dec. 14, 2023
173rd Fighter Wing hosts annual Children’s Christmas Festival

The sound of sleigh bells jingling and reindeer didn’t accompany Santa’s arrival this year as he upgraded his sleigh to an F-15C Eagle for his arrival to Kingsley Field. The 173rd Fighter Wing held its annual Children’s Christmas Festival at Kingsley Field, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Dec. 2, 2023.
Dec. 11, 2023
Ready Airman Training sees Team Kingsley Airmen prepared

Seventy-five Kingsley Airmen completed hands-on, chemical gear training at the 173rd Fighter Wing as the Air Force ramps up readiness across the entire force, December 3, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023
19th Air Force Commander visits Team Kingsley

The 19th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, visited Team Kingsley Nov. 27 – 28, 2023 for the first time since taking command in June.
Nov. 9, 2023
173rd FW prepares for F-35 transition, hosts SATAF

The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted their first Site Activation Task Force to plan for the transition to an F-35 Fighter Training Unit Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2023.
Nov. 7, 2023
Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel retires after nearly four decades of military service

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael E. Stencel delivered a wide-ranging reflection of nearly four decades of military service during his formal retirement ceremony held at Camp Withycombe, in Clackamas, Oregon on November 4, after serving as The Adjutant General, Oregon the past eight years.
Nov. 3, 2023
Multi-Capable Airmen: Kingsley Maintainers pursue FAA Airframe & Powerplant ratings

Several Team Kingsley Airmen pursued a state-of-the-art upgrade to their training, expanding their skills “toolbox” and developing maintenance skills beyond their assigned Air Force Specialty Code.
Nov. 3, 2023
Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff

Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Oct. 31, 2023
173rd FW Resiliency Operations Center fully staffed

The 173rd Fighter Wing Resiliency Operations Center opened its doors, October 17, 2021, at Kinglsey Field and provides vital services to members with a no wrong door concept.
Oct. 30, 2023
F-35s return to Kingsley Field

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona returned to the 173rd Fighter Wing to continue training and flying with the Oregon Air National Guard unit for two weeks in October.
Oct. 18, 2023
Fun in the sun at the Fall Festival

A young girl braves riding the mechanical bull during the Fall Festival, Sept. 15, 2023, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The 173rd Fighter Wing Military and Family Readiness office hosted this event for all of Team Kingsley's members and their families. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by

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