142nd Wing

is American History 🇺🇸

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Today, June 18th, marks the anniversary of the loss of Lt. John H. Shepard, killed in action in 1944, let us remember him and the other members of the 142nd Wing who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to community, state and nation. Tap or click the link to learn more about Lt. Shepard.

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Congratulations to Col. James Dolan who retired from the Oregon Air National Guard over the June drill weekend. Col. Dolan most recently served as the state flight surgeon, and previously served as the 142nd Medical Group Commander. Thank you, Sir for your many years of dedicated service, your kindness, and your friendship!

D-Day was the beginning of an operation that lasted months. Read more about how events unfolded in this story, "The Surge After D-Day"

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Emergency managers from Oregon and Washington joined forces for the annual "Hazmat Olympics," a joint training designed to test the limits of their emergency response capabilities.

Hazmat Olympics: OR and WA Airmen Conduct Essential Emergency Training

Congratulations to our newest Chief Master Sgts! Over the June drill week, Senior Master Sgts Jonathan Merriss, William Payne, and Brandon Hoard were promoted to the highest enlisted grade in the U.S. Air Force, Chief Master Sgt.

The Battle of Midway, June 3 - 7, 1942 is regarded as an “incredible victory” for the United States against the forces of Imperial Japan. Paired with the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea the previous month, these two epic carrier battles stemmed the tide of Imperial Japan’s advances in the Pacific. Midway was predominantly a U.S. Navy show, and it’s worth noting that the 142nd Wing has a couple of “family” connections to the epic battle, including a naval one. Click or tap the link to read more!

“Susie-Q” Runs Down the Red Castle: Remembering Oregon connections to 1st Lt. James P. Mur The Battle of Midway, June 3 - 7, 1942 is regarded as an “incredible victory” for the United States against the forces of Imperial Japan. Paired with the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea the

Check out these high octane activities from the Oregon International Air Show last month! 🔥🔥🔥