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Lt. Col. Victor Knill promotes to Colonel

Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing gather to watch the promotion ceremony of Lt. Col. Victor Knill, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, to the rank of Colonel on September 8, 2024, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Air Force promotions are celebrated among all ranks and Airmen, to honor and congratulate the promotee on their achievements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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Lt. Col. Victor Knill promotes to Colonel

U.S. Air Force Colonel Lee Bouma, commander of the 173rd Fighter Wing, left, promotes Lt. Col. Victor Knill, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, to the rank of Colonel, September 8, 2024, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Air Force Office Corps structure correlates to increased levels of leadership and managerial responsibilities, with each tier building on the responsibilities of the previous one. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, delivers the Oath of Office, to the newly promoted Col. Victor Knill, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, Sept. 8, 2024 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Less than two percent of Air Force officers are promoted to the rank of Colonel. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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Lt. Col. Victor Knill promotes to Colonel

U.S. Air Force Colonel Victor Knill, 173rd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group commander, hugs his family during his promotion ceremony Sept. 8, 2024 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Promotions are a time to celebrate this momentous milestone with friends and family. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jordyn Bowers, 173rd Fighter Wing aircrew flight equipment, fits a mask and helmet to Rachel Mathes, the spouse of 173rd FW member 1st Lt. Jack Mathes, in preparation for Rachel's high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 173rd Fighter Wing performs a high speed taxi down the runway with Melissa Falls, the spouse of 173rd FW member Staff Sgt. Evan Falls, in the backseat at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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A 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 crew chief salutes Col. Victor Knill, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, and Rachel Mathes, the spouse of 173rd FW member 1st Lt. Jack Mathes, in preparation for Rahel's high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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The spouses of two 173rd Fighter wing members sit in the backseat of two F-15D Eagles as they taxi to the runway in preparation for high speed taxi at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas McGee, 114th Fighter Squadron commander, explains procedures to Amanda Blodgett, the wife of 173rd FW member Tech. Sgt. Shawn Blodgett, in preparation for Amanda's high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas McGee, 114th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to start up the aircraft as Amanda Blodgett, the wife of 173rd FW member Tech. Sgt. Shawn Blodgett, waves to her husband in preparation for Amanda's high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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240908-Z-NV612-1035

U.S. Air Force Major Scott Gelhardt, 173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and his sister Racheal Cox take a selfie with Lt. Col. Tyler Cox, 173rd Maintenance Group commander, and Kassie Gelhardt, Maj. Gephardt’s wife, as Kassie prepares for a high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Cox, 173rd Maintenance Group commander, poses for a quick photo with Kassie Gelhardt, the spouse of 173rd Fighter Wing member Major Scott Gelhardt, just before her high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Harris, 173rd Fighter Wing aircrew flight equipment, trains a group of 173rd FW spouses on F-15 egress procedures in preparation for their high speed taxi in an F-15D Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. Sixteen Team Kingsley spouses had the opportunity to experience a high speed taxi down the runway, giving them a first-hand look and appreciation of the mission of the 173rd FW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

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Sunset Showdown

Weapons Load Crew teams from Oregon, Louisiana, and Florida Air National Guard pose for a group photo following the Sunset Showdown load competition at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 7, 2024. Weapons loading competitions are a chance to exhibit the readiness and capabilities of trained weapons Airmen, while creating friendly competition among other units. (Courtesy Photo)

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Sunset Showdown

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinten Green, 173rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew, grabs a ladder to prepare the F-15C Eagle for missile loading during the Sunset Showdown weapons load competition at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 7, 2024. The Sunset Showdown was comprised of Air National Guard teams from three different states: Oregon, Louisiana, and Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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Sunset Showdown

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Vela, 173rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, utilizes an MJU-1 jammer to load an AIM-120 missile during the Sunset Showdown weapons load competition at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 7, 2024. The Sunset Showdown was comprised of teams from three different states: Oregon, Louisiana, and Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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Sunset Showdown

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 173rd Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team use an MJU-1 jammer to load a missile onto a F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 7, 2024. Weapons loading competitions are a chance to exhibit the readiness and capabilities of trained weapons Airmen, while creating friendly competition among other units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Copeland)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, The Adjutant General Oregon, addresses the 173rd Fighter Wing deployers and their families during the mobilization ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, September 08, 2024. Parting words from command provide the significance of the event and the impact it has at home and abroad. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Reed)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, ORANG Adjutant General Oregon, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Peter McNally, 173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, after the mobilization ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, September 08, 2024. The mobilization ceremony serves a formal farewell to the deploying members and a show of support from the wing and community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Reed)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lee R. Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, addresses deploying members and their families during a mobilization ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, September 08, 2024. The significance of mobilizing not only affects the member, but also the families that are left behind. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Reed)

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