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  • The Last Response

    When one contemplates the military, thoughts of guns, marches, pilots, or other emblematic images come to mind.Other supporting roles like logistics, bringing beans and bullets to the troops, possibly aircrew or administration also make sense. The individuals who fulfill these roles provide a

  • 142nd Wing Celebrates the Month of the Military Child

    PORTLAND, Ore. -- April marks the Month of the Military Child, and the 142nd Wing is hosting several events to celebrate the children of service members. Originally started in 1986 by then Defense Secretary, Casper Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child aims to recognize the needs and

  • CNGB visits Portland ANG Base

    PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, visited the 142nd Wing at the Portland Air National Guard Base this past weekend.During his visit, Gen. Hokanson took time to speak with and recognize members of the wing. Later, he received a familiarization flight in

  • Oregon Airmen conduct joint familiarization training

    PORTLAND AIR GUARD STATION, Ore. – Members of the U.S. Navy Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 10 joined up with the 123rd Fighter Squadron of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct ongoing familiarization training. More than seven coordinated training flights have been conducted

  • Director of the Air National Guard visits Portland ANG Base

    PORTLAND, Ore. -- The director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh visited the 142nd Wing at Portland Air National Guard Base, here Thursday, June 24.Loh started his tour by meeting with Col. David N. Unruh, 142nd Wing commander, who briefed him on the wing’s unique and dynamic

  • Night flying a necessary component of readiness for ORANG

    Portland, Ore.-- While many Portlanders have grown accustomed to the sights and sounds of military aircraft from the 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base (PANG), hearing them at night can be a jarring experience. But rest assured night flying is perfectly normal, and part of a vital

  • Portland ANG Base second in DOD to acquire police bumper grappler

    In November 2020, the 142nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) acquired a much needed tool set and capability to address a potential and serious threat to the installation. The tool is a device called the police bumper grappler which is designed to deploy, attach to, and disable a vehicle that poses a

  • Airmen provide behind-the-scenes support during OPLAN Smokey

    For nearly two weeks, Guardsmen from the Portland Air National Guard Base have been activated in support of Operation Plan Smokey, an interagency wildfire relief effort. But the Airmen on the front lines are not the only ones who responded to Oregon’s state of emergency.Guardsmen worked behind the