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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 173rd Fighter Wing promotes newest Chief

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Brown sits next to Col. Adam Gaudinski, the 173rd Fighter Wing Commander during his promotion ceremony to the highest enlisted grade, December 20, 2024, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Brown is the newest Chief Master Sgt. at Kingsley Field. (U.S.

  • Lt. Col. Tyler Cox promotes to Colonel

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Cox, 173rd Maintenance Group commander stand at attention with Col. Adam Gaudinski, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, during a promotion ceremony December 30, 2024, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Less than two percent of Air Force officers are promoted to the

  • 173rd Maintenance Group Assumption of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Cox, incoming 173rd Maintenance Group commander, accepts the guidon of command from Col. Adam Gaudinski, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, during an Assumption of Command ceremony December 12, 2024, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The passing of the guidon is

  • Oregon ANG Command Chief retires

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Unruh, Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Oregon Air National Guard, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Dominic Ingle, Oregon Air National Guard command chief, stand at parade rest as the Kingsley Field Honor Guard fold a flag during a retreat ceremony in honor of

  • 173rd Fighter Wing Command changes hands

    A change of command ceremony marked a major transition for the 173rd Fighter Wing when Col. Lee Bouma relinquished command to Col. Adam Gaudinski who stepped into the position on November 2, 2024.