ANTARCTICA — Two Oregon firefighters have been deployed to Antarctica. The firefighters normally work for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, but they’ve been deployed with the Oregon Air National Guard unit to the southern-most continent. This is the first time ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The sky above Klamath County is about to get a bit busier. People in the area are probably familiar with the F-15s that fly out of Kingsley Field, home of the 173rd Fighter Wing of the ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field is under new management, following a change of command. Friday was Colonel Jeff Smith’s last day as Wing Commander. “It was surreal.” Notes Col. Smith. “I was okay when ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will soon be undergoing a change of management. The Fighter Wing Commander serves as ‘principal’ of the F-15 schoolhouse. Colonel Jeff Smith became Wing Commander just over 3 years ago. He’ll be ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Concerns over the status of the government shutdown led to uncertainty for workers at one of the biggest employers in Klamath Falls over the weekend. 173rd Fighter Wing Commander Colonel Jeffrey Smith says the lack of ...
Klamath Falls, Oregon – Santa Claus is getting a little help from the 173rd Fighter Wing from Kingsley Field. ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A man killed along with his wife in a plane crash has been identified as an airman who served with the Oregon Air National Guard. 54-year-old Juan Canopii and his wife, 60-year-old Chantal Canopii, died when ...
PORTLAND, Or.- The Oregon Air National Guard and Coast Guard will respond to assist with rescue operations in Texas as thousands of people flee from the rising waters of Hurricane Harvey. On Monday, about 15 members of the The Oregon ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – One of the nation’s largest air-to-air combat training is now operating out of Klamath Falls, as ‘Sentry Eagle’ is ready for take-off. “It’s a large force exercise,” explained Master Sergeant Jennifer Shirar of the Oregon Air ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – One of North America’s largest air-to-air combat training exercises is coming to Klamath Falls in July, and you can get a ringside seat. ‘Sentry Eagle 2017’ is getting ready for take-off. Master Sergeant Jennifer Shirar of ...