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.
KINGSLEY FIELD - The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds”, recently announced the latest addition to their team for the 2024-2025 season, and at the top of the list was Maj. Tyler Clark, a 173rd Fighter Wing Instructor Pilot and Chief of Scheduling.
KINGSLEY FIELD - In the morning, one of the first orders of business for the Supervisor of Flying is to inspect the ramp, taxiways, and runway ensuring the surface is safe for aircraft to operate on. On June 7, 2023, Col. Jason Nalepa, 173rd Operations Group commander and Supervisor of Flying for that day, completed this task, noting minor wear and damage on Taxiway “F”, which was expected as the taxiway was scheduled for repairs the next year.
KINGSLEY FIELD - On June 23, 2023, eleven-year-old Kaelynn Hartman stepped into the hangar at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon to see her artwork adorned to the nose of a 173rd Fighter Wing F-15C Eagle.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Freedom Foundation is proud to announce that the Fourth of July fireworks display and community festival will return to Veterans Park this year. These events are a great way to honor local veterans and their families for their service to our country.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations this week, Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2. Operations will take place between approximately 5:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At 1100 sharp, two F-15’s from the 173rd Fighter Wing flew over Veterans Memorial Park in Klamath Falls on Monday. The flyover signaled the start of the 2023 Memorial Day ceremonies honoring military men and women who have sacrificed everything for our country.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – A U.S. Air Force F-15D was removed from a Bureau of Reclamation irrigation canal at the south end of the runway at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. today, May 26, 2023.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight out of Beale Air Force Base will conduct a controlled detonation tomorrow, during daylight hours.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The Air Force has selected the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing as the preferred location to host the service’s next F-35A Lightning II training squadron. The F-35A is the Air Force’s latest and most-capable fifth-generation fighter.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – A U.S. Air Force F-15D departed the runway during landing at approximately 3:15 p.m. yesterday at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. The aircraft was returning to base following a routine training mission.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - An U.S. Air Force F-15D departed the runway during landing at approximately 3:15 p.m. today (3/15/23) at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. The aircraft was returning to base following a routine training mission.
KINGSLEY FIELD - A squadron of F-35A Lightning II’s from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. will be flying with the 173rd Fighter Wing, arriving Tuesday, May 9 for a two-week stay.
KINGSLEY FIELD - Chaplains from around the state of Oregon, both Army and Air National Guard, converged at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon for annual training, March 23-26.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations this week, Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 7. Operations will take place between approximately 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Community College (KCC) recently earned designation as a 2023-24 Military Friendly® School from Viqtory media company, achieving a gold rating for the second year in a row.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A recent controversial topic involving the installation of a decommissioned Kingsley Field F-15 Eagle in Klamath Falls’ Veterans Park continues and the City of Klamath Falls hopes to dispel any myths regarding the project. The City answers several questions regarding the proposed display.
MEDFORD, Ore. - Hunter Communications, has announced it is funding three $2,500 Military Appreciation Scholarships for Veterans and active military personnel in the counties it serves.
KINGSLEY FIELD - The 173rd Fighter Wing is working to establish a line of communication to every Airman assigned to the wing. It’s a challenge every wing, and in fact every organization, military or otherwise, works to address.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing Medical Group rings in the New Year with a new commander. Lt. Col. Lisa McGuire assumed the reigns of command from Col. Edwin Tuhy during a change of command ceremony, January 8, 2023.
The National Football League signals the start of every game with the National Anthem and quite often the last note is punctuated with the roar of fighter jets streaking overhead in a show of patriotism.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American heritage month, on November 6, 2022.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friday was Veterans Day and Klamath Falls held a parade down Main Street and Ceremony at Veterans Park to celebrate and honor Veterans in Klamath Falls. 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, Colonel Lee R. Bouma was recognized as the parade’s Grand Marshal and spoke at the ceremony.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - A squadron of one of the Nation’s most advanced fighter aircraft traveled from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Ore., for a two-week stint in late October 2022.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore.– A squadron of F-35A Lightning II’s from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. will be flying with the 173rdFighter Wing, arriving Thursday, Oct. 13 for a two-week stay.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This week Basin Transit Service (BTS) inaugurated a point-to-point public transportation transit service named Basin Connect. The service connects riders in cities and communities in Klamath County to Klamath Falls. BTS also offers Basin Lift an in-district door-to-door transportation service for riders aged 65+ or with an ADA-defined disability.
For units who fly the F-15 Eagle the end of an era is close at hand. After amassing an undefeated record in combat since its first U.S. Air Force sortie 46 years ago the all-weather tactical fighter McDonnell Douglas built is approaching its inevitable retirement.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County Veteran’s Services has provided Solid Ground Equine Therapy with a one-time donation of $15,000 to support an equine therapy program for local veterans.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Thousands of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Klamath Falls today, for the annual Independence Day parade organized by the Klamath Freedom Celebration Series. The hour-long parade began when a pair of F-15 Eagles with the 173rd Fighter Wing provided a flyover above the parade route.