173rd FW to host Sentry Eagle open house, June 25
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A U.S. Air Force pilot, 173rd Fighter Wing, prepares to taxi onto the runway during the Sentry Eagle exercise, July 22, 2017, at Kingsley Field, Ore. The Sentry Eagle Exercise was conducted simultaneously with an open house event open to the public. This year's exercise involved F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, and F-35s. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
“This event is an opportunity to showcase our mission of providing air superiority as the premiere F-15C training base for the United States Air Force, as well as say thank you to our Airmen and supportive community.”
Article by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar, 173rd Fighter Wing, Public Relations.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will host a Sentry Eagle Open House on Saturday, June 25 and admission is free.
“We are pleased to announce that we will host a 2022 Sentry Eagle Open House,” said Col. Jeff Edwards, 173rd Fighter Wing commander. “This event is an opportunity to showcase our mission of providing air superiority as the premiere F-15C training base for the United States Air Force, as well as say thank you to our Airmen and supportive community.”
During the Open House, the Kingsley Field gates will be open to the community, providing a behind-the-scenes look at what the Airmen accomplish every day at the 173rd Fighter Wing.
Additionally, there will be multiple aerial demonstrations, static display aircraft, flight line operations viewing opportunities, recruiting events, and local vendors.
“The Sentry Eagle Open House will be an amazing event and opportunity for the public to get an up-close and personal look at our mission here at Kingsley Field,” said Edwards.
The Sentry Eagle Open House is being held in conjunction with the Kruise of Klamath and the Klamath Freedom Days events.
Additional details such as schedules, parking plans, and more will be shared online as they are made available at https://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/Home/Sentry-Eagle/ or on the 173rd FW Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/173FW.