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Klamath Falls Civil Air Patrol Squadron holds promise for future emergency services

The state of Oregon has Civil Air Patrol squadrons located around the state including the newly reformed squadron in Klamath Falls, Ore., which is working on regaining their numbers before COVID-19 shuttered operations for nearly two years. The organization features both senior, adult members as well as cadets who are between the ages of 12-18 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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Klamath Falls Civil Air Patrol Squadron holds promise for future emergency services

Civil Air Patrol Cadets (from left) Dani and Mary, recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the Unites States before each meeting begins at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., where they learn both academic and practical lessons applicable to aviation and service to the state and Nation, November 17, 2022. The organization features both senior or adult members as well as cadets who are between the ages of 12-18 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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Klamath Falls Civil Air Patrol Squadron holds promise for future emergency services

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mari Metzler, a flight doctor assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., stands with her flight instructor, Ronald, who trained her while she earned her pilot’s license with the Civil Air Patrol in Florida. Today, she is a certified instructor pilot, has her commercial pilot’s license and is instrument qualified; essentially, she has earned every rating she can other than a multi-engine license, although that may be in her future as she is considering a career as pilot when she retires from the Air Force. (Photo courtesy Lt. Col. Mari Metzler)

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Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing and local community members gather during the annual Veterans Day ceremony held in Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Lee Bouma, spoke to those gathered about honoring those who have served and emphasized their role in protecting the flag of the United States and all it represents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, and members of the local veterans organizations salute during the playing of Taps during the annual ceremony held in Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Bouma, the guest speaker for the event, spoke to those gathered about honoring those who have served and emphasized their role in protecting the flag of the United States and all it represents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, speaks about purpose of Veterans Day during the annual ceremony held in Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Bouma spoke to those gathered about honoring those who have served and emphasized their role in protecting the flag of the United States and all it represents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, speaks about purpose of Veterans Day during the annual ceremony held in Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Bouma spoke to those gathered about honoring those who have served and emphasized their role in protecting the flag of the United States and all it represents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, speaks about purpose of Veterans Day during the annual ceremony held in Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Bouma spoke to those gathered about honoring those who have served and emphasized their role in protecting the flag of the United States and all it represents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing and local community members gather in Veterans Park for the annual Veterans day ceremony hosted by the local Veterans of Foregin Wars organization in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022.. Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cassondra Patterson, 173rd Maintenance Group, shakes the hand of retired Chief Master Sgt. Pete Gleason, former Command Chief for the 173rd Fighter Wing, during the Veterans Day parade in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd FW commander, led the parade as the Grand Marshall down Main Street, followed by Airmen and equipment from the Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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173rd Fighter Wing Airmen drove various pieces of equipment and marched during the Veterans Day parade in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd FW commander, led the parade as the Grand Marshall down Main Street, followed by Airmen and equipment from the Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Guadinski, 173rd Maintenance Group commander, drives a miniature F-15 known as the "Eaglet" during the Veterans Day parade in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Airmen and their familes marched in the parade while displaying various pieces equipment from the Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, greets the crowd as the Grand Marshal during the Veterans Day parade in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2022. Bouma led the parade down Main Street, followed by Airmen and equipment from the Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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F-35 fighters visit 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II takes off before the Mt. Stukel skyline, which overlooks the Kingsley Field runway, Oct. 20, 2022, in Klamath Falls, Ore. The 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., brought 14 aircraft and flew nearly 500 hours over a 13-day stay in late October, increasing their capacity to train student pilots by utilizing Kingsley’s large and accessible air space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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F-35 fighters visit 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II takes to the sky in front of the iconic Olene Gap at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., Oct. 20, 2022. The 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., brought 14 aircraft and flew nearly 500 hours over a 13-day stay in late October, increasing their capacity to train student pilots by utilizing Kingsley’s large and accessible air space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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F-35 fighters visit 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space

A visiting U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II stands ready on the 173rd Fighter Wing ramp waiting for the sun to climb a little higher before winging its way to nearby ranges for training, Oct. 12, 2022. The 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., brought 14 aircraft and flew nearly 500 hours over a 13-day period, increasing their capacity to train student pilots by utilizing Kingsley’s large and accessible air space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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F-35 fighters visit 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space

Visiting U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft sit beside 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 Eagles at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., Oct. 12, 2022. The 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., brought 14 aircraft and flew nearly 500 hours over a 13-day period, increasing their capacity to train student pilots by utilizing Kingsley’s large and accessible air space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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F-35 fighters visit 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II taxis toward the runway with six others prior to flying a mission at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Ore., Oct. 26, 2022. The 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., brought 14 aircraft and flew nearly 500 hours over a 13-day period, increasing their capacity to train student pilots by utilizing Kingsley’s large and accessible air space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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A member of the 173rd Fighter Wing Honor Guard prepares the U.S. Flag for ceremonial folding into the distinctive diamond shape during a retreat ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., Oct. 28, 2022 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. The honor guard is an important part of nearly every Air Force ceremony, from posting the colors to ceremonial flag folding and military funeral honors. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Dave Millard, a 173rd Fighter Wing Honor Guard member, salutes the flag during a retreat ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., Oct. 28, 2022. The honor guard is an important part of nearly every Air Force ceremony, from posting the colors to ceremonial flag folding and military funeral honors. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

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