142nd Wing

06/19/2026

is American History 🇺🇸

06/18/2026

https://www.142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4521883/down-south-american-way-remembering-lt-john-h-shepard-in-two-americas/

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.

06/17/2026

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!

06/15/2026

IYKYK, summer in MOPP 4 is something else. Our Wing held a combat readiness exercise this past drill, involving drones, chlorine gas attacks, and triage for days. Watch this video news story to learn more!

06/12/2026

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"

https://www.142wg.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4515783/the-surge-after-d-day/

06/11/2026

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.

06/09/2026

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.

06/06/2026

We've had a busy spring so far. Here's what we've been up to lately!

06/04/2026

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!

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

06/03/2026

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