June 25, 2025, marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War in 1950. The unexpected war ultimately affected the US and the Oregon Air National Guard (ANG) in many significant ways, even as some consider it to be the “Forgotten War.” 142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D…

The 116th ACS has provided command and control since 1971, and has been a long time staple in Warrenton, OR. This month, they held their last demobilization ceremony for returning deployers, and embarked on a new journey into cyber-warfare. 142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D…

The 142nd Medical Group welcomed new commander, Lt. Col. James Schroeder during a change of command ceremony over June drill weekend. The group's former commander, Col. James Dolan, will go on to serve as State Air Surgeon for Oregon. Congratulations, gentlemen!

We will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout NW OR and SW WA. All passes will be approx. 1,000 feet above ground level and ~400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.

Last month, Col. Damon Armitage retired from the Oregon Air National Guard after 24 years of service. Armitage most recently served as the State Air Surgeon, and previous to that, served as the 142nd Medical Group Commander. Congratulations, Sir!

PSA: 12 F-15 aircraft from Fresno, CA are here at Portland ANG Base to conduct daily training along with our pilots until the 18th of July. During this time, we will be flying a higher volume of aircraft in and out of the base on a daily basis, with the exception of weekends.

12 F-15C Eagles assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing out of Fresno, California are in Portland this month performing defensive and offensive counter air training alongside the 142nd Wing's F-15Cs and EXs. The 144th FW will be in town until the 18th.

Today marks 83 years of service to our state and nation. Happy Birthday to the 142nd Wing!

Thanks for vibes @144thfighterwing, it's been tight chillin' with you! Enjoy this sick take-off montage!

Thank you to everyone who attended our public tour yesterday!

Just a couple F-15s taking off this morning.

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Not exactly a RedHawk, but a red-tailed hawk is close enough, right?

Live firing 20mm cannons, flyovers, and a trip to Japan, learn what 142nd Wing Airmen have been up to over the last two months in your August 2025 Wing Wrap-up!

142nd Wing Eagles conducted Air-to-Ground “strafe” training with the F-15C and EX at the Boardman Naval Training Facility last month. This was the first time the EX 20mm cannon was fired in training and is a crucial first step for the Redhawk’s emerging Multi-Role mission.

Just some strafe video with natural audio. May not be synced up properly, but enjoy the cannon!

August 7 is National Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award. It’s given to members who have been wounded, killed, or who have died of wounds received in action against an enemy of the US. 142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D…

Earlier this month, members of the wing celebrated Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Studenny as he retired from after a collective 26 years of service in both the active duty Air Force and the Oregon Air National Guard. Congratulations, Chief! You will be missed!

142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D… For two weeks in late spring, a team of six Airmen from the 123rd Combat Weather Flight completed two weeks of annual training at Fort Hunter Liggett in California. Click the link to read the full story!

32 members of the our Medical Group participated in Medical Facility Annual Training at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa Japan, this July. The mission supported active-duty operations while reinforcing medical readiness and joint-force integration. 142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D…