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July 24, 2020
IAAFA Wins 2019 EPME Center of the Year Award

Headquarters Air Force presented the Inter American Air Forces Academy with the 2019 Enlisted Professional Military Education Center of the Year Award, June 17, 2020. IAAFA competed against at least 80 other similar institutions across the Air Force and Space Force. It distinguished itself for the
July 24, 2020
Kingsley Field shows off its heritage with new tail display

The 173rd Fighter Wing constructed a new aircraft tail display July 2, 2020, which originated as the right vertical stabilizer of the Oregon Air National Guard 75th Anniversary F-15 Eagle heritage aircraft, tail number 79-041.
July 24, 2020
Air University’s yearlong schools open with in-residence teaching

Air University’s yearlong schools have started the new academic year with students attending classes in person.The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies started teaching on July 7, Air War College opened its doors to students July 21 and Air Command and Staff College classes start Aug 10.Air
July 23, 2020
173rd MXG receives ORANG Outstanding Unit of the Year award

The 173rd Maintenance Group at Kingsley Field was named the Oregon Air National Guard Outstanding Unit of the Year Award for 2019.
July 23, 2020
Dragons forge Global-ASNT training

Over the past 14 months, three 81st Training Support Squadron Qualification Flight members have been working behind the scenes to support Air Force Global Strike Command’s Nuclear Command and Control Communications Center with the 1.3 billion dollar Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal program.
July 23, 2020
Photos: Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches a fin on an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Load crew competitions pairs teams of three against one another challenging them to
July 23, 2020
Commentary: Turning adversity into opportunity

While Han’s life and Air Force career started out with adversity, through positive mentorship and sought opportunities, he overcame his misfortunes.
July 23, 2020
173rd FW completes week of night flying

The 173rd Fighter Wing finished a week of night flights at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Thursday, July 16, 2020.
July 23, 2020
SOS goes virtual with VIR-remote coursework during pandemic

In today’s pandemic world, using remote, virtual connections via computer technology is fast becoming the norm at an ever-growing number of colleges and universities. Recently joining that new norm is the latest class at Air University’s Squadron Officer School, which started teaching its students
July 23, 2020
Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP

OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.