Aug. 25, 2025 Kingsley Field F-15C Eagle A/C 114 Enshrined at Smithsonian On Aug. 13, 2025, beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a legend of American airpower was enshrined. The 173rd Fighter Wing A/C 114 was inducted into the museum’s collection, securing its place among the nation’s most treasured symbols of courage, innovation
Aug. 8, 2025 173rd Civil Engineers Hone Airfield Repair Skills The 173rd Civil Engineer Flight conducted an Expedient Airfield Damage Repair (EADR) exercise during the SENTRY EAGLE 25-1 large-scale air-to-air combat training, testing the unit’s ability to rapidly respond to simulated runway damage while supporting ongoing flight operations, August 5, 2025.
July 20, 2025 Kingsley Field Fire Responds to Elk Fire Kingsley Field Fire and Emergency Services responded to a request for mutual aid July 8, 2025, after receiving a call from the Klamath County Fire Chief asking for assistance in battling a growing brush fire north of Bonanza, Oregon.
July 17, 2025 Kingsley Field Hosts Eighth Annual Airman-to-Airman Talks The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted senior leaders from Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for the eighth annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Kingsley Field, July 14–19.
April 28, 2025 Taking to the skies in Hawaii for Sentry Aloha 25-2 Six F-15 Eagles and approximately 120 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha.
March 19, 2025 Kingsley Field STARBASE Regains Funding Kingsley Field STARBASE, a unique U.S. Department of Defense youth program offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences, will continue to provide local youth with invaluable educational opportunities thanks to a concerted effort by the community and state
March 6, 2025 STARBASE Kingsley Update STARBASE Kingsley will be closing its doors to program operations on Friday, March 14th, 2025. This closure is not only impacting Kingsley Field’s site, but all 90 programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Feb. 20, 2025 Significance of Keeping STARBASE Kingsley Field Open and Funded For over three decades, STARBASE at Kingsley Field has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of local students by offering hands-on STEM education in an immersive, real-world environment. As the program faces potential funding uncertainty, the importance of keeping the STARBASE facility
Feb. 11, 2025 Inspiration Through Action Lt. Col. Richard Schuster, commander of the 173rd Maintenance Squadron, was recognized as the "Inspiring Leader of the Year" in Klamath Falls, Oregon for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the local community, January 28, 2025.