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July 2, 2024
173rd OG Commander, Col. Nalepa, retires

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Nalepa, 173rd Operations Group commander, breaks away from the formation following his final flight in the F-15 Eagle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., June 28, 2024. Nalepa is retiring after 25 years of service in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air National
July 1, 2024
173rd Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Nalepa, outgoing 173rd Operations Group commander, salutes Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing, signaling his stepping down from command during a formal change of command ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., June 21, 2024. During the ceremony Nalepa passed
May 14, 2024
2023 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

U.S. Air Force Colonel Lee Bouma, commander 173rd Fighter Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Dominic Ingle, command chief Oregon Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Levi Clarey, command chief 173rd FW, present Staff Sgt. Aidan Tumlinson, 550th Fighter Squadron, with a statue during the annual awards
March 15, 2024
Bringing the Land of No Slack to Hawaii for Sentry Luau 2024

Approximately 90 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. took to the skies at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii for exercise Sentry Luau.
March 12, 2024
Air National Guard bonuses reach all-time highs to bolster recruiting, retention numbers

The National Guard Bureau has increased bonuses to the highest levels in recent memory for certain career fields to help alleviate recruiting and retention shortfalls. The new bonus structure took effect March 1, 2024.
Dec. 22, 2023
Kingsley Field provides weightlifters better-quality gymnasium

The doors opened to an anticipated upgrade to the Kingsley Field gymnasium, Dec. 13, 2023. The 4,800 square foot addition cost just over 3-million dollars, and took nearly a year and half to complete.
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. 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.
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. 17, 2023
Cracking the code on Cybersecurity Awareness: 173rd Communications Flight keeps Kingsley connected and secured

The month of October brings a new fiscal year, and a new theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Cybersecurity—Every Airman, Every Guardian – Mission Possible! Cybersecurity impacts every aspect of our battlefield, whether that be at home or abroad. The U.S. Air Force places an emphasis on

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