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.
Dec. 9, 2022 San Francisco 49ers honored 173rd Fighter Wing Airmen following game-day flyover The 173rd Fighter Wing lent the roar of four F-15 Eagles to the crowded stadium, flying over the nearly 70-thousand fans to cheers, clapping and pyrotechnics.
Jan. 20, 2021 Miss Oregon to represent Team Kingsley United States of America Miss Oregon, Madison McCuiston, plans to represent #TeamKingsley by donning a fire fighter helmet from the Kingsley Field Fire Dept. for one of her presentations during the USOA national pageant next month. McCuiston is the daughter of one of our former commanders at the
Oct. 9, 2019 173rd FW to host Sentry Eagle exercise and Open House next year The 173rd Fighter Wing will host the 17th Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise July 15 to 19, 2020. Additionally, the public is invited to enjoy a wide variety of fighter aircraft, military operations, and static displays during the Open House on Saturday, 18 July and admission is free.
Jan. 5, 2018 Hometown Heroes take flight with the 173rd Fighter Wing The 173rd Fighter Wing inducted two local civic leaders into the Hometown Heroes program Jan. 3, 2018 with a flight in the backseat of an F-15 Eagle at Kingsley Field, Oregon.