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The 142nd Wing boasts the finest Airmen providing unmatched combat power and emergency response for the State & Nation. (Following/RTs/links≠endorsement)
Portland, Oregon
Joined May 2014
Here at the 142nd Wing, we're 1,500 Oregonians, Washingtonians, and Americans striving to help our state and nation in its time of need. Check out the video below highlighting how the 142nd Wing serves as your hometown Air Force! 👇
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The 142nd Wing will be conducting routine F-15 night training missions this week, from November 17-20. Night flying is conducted as an essential training requirement to support mission and contingency response. Training flights will be completed each evening before 10:00 p.m.
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The 142nd Wing will be conducting routine F-15 night training missions this week, from October 20-23. Night training allows our pilots to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements. Training flights will be completed each evening before 10:00 p.m.
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This month marks the 85th anniversary of the first of the three Eagle Squadrons to go into service in WWII. The Eagle Squadrons were 3 RAF fighter squadrons largely manned with American volunteer pilots. https://t.co/UggODcjIzE
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This month marks the 85th anniversary of the first of the three Eagle Squadrons to go into service in World War II. The Eagle Squadrons were three Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter squadrons which were
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PSA - The 142nd Wing does not own or operate helicopters. Please do not inundate our phones with calls about helicopters. Thank you.
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After recovering from surgery to remove tumors along her sciatic nerve, Master Sgt. Stepfanie Glidewell is on track to compete in the U.S. Military Powerlifting Nationals, in Killeen, TX, slated for March 2026. https://t.co/SYFsrv667C
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In October of 2024, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stepfanie Glidewell was preparing for surgery. For years, Glidewell had struggled with a debilitating pain that made even walking a challenge. For years,
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Announcement of Upcoming Community Involvement Plan: We want to hear from you! https://t.co/MihM7Z9fE9
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https://t.co/btcb43Tzp3 This month marks the 100th anniversary of the naming of Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington. Read more about it's connection to Oregon's first military aviation unit.
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This month marks the 100th anniversary of the naming of Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington. While this may seem a Southwest Washington-related event, we should remember that Pearson Field played
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https://t.co/T7WhoB2Uw1, September 19, is National Prisoner of War / Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day, a time to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of military members who were captured by the enemy and/or are still missing and unaccounted for.
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Today, September 19, is National Prisoner of War / Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day, a time to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of military members who were captured by the
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PSA - We will be conducting a flyover for a POW/MIA Day ceremony at the University of Portland today at approximately 11:30 a.m. Pending training requirements, this may be delayed to approximately 2:00 p.m.
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Celebrating 78 years of Air Power! Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air National Guard!
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The 142nd WG will host dissimilar air combat training from Sept 15-26, with the 162nd WG out of Morris ANG Base, Tucson, AZ. F-15 Eagles and EXs will fly weekday sorties with the visiting F-16 Flying Falcons. DACT allows pilots to apply and perfect advanced aerial techniques.
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We honor and remember all those who lost their lives on this day 24 years ago. Never forget.
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From loading missiles with skill and precision, to hosting a kids summer camp, check out what the 142nd Wing has been up to this summer!
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Victory over Japan Day, September 2, 1945, was declared by the US with the Imperial Japanese formal surrender, accomplished aboard the battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay. Read this story to learn more about that day and our connected past. https://t.co/n3l1N2t74f
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Victory over Japan Day, September 2, 1945, was declared by the United States with the Imperial Japanese formal surrender, accomplished aboard the US Navy battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay.
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Commander of the 142nd Medical Group, Colonel James Schroeder, promoted to the rank of O-6 last month. Col. Schroeder brings with him years of experience in the US Army and civilian medical practice while he leads the medical clinic and CERFP here in Portland. Congrats, Sir!
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https://t.co/fPL3Kc3NY7 This summer Airmen from the 142nd Medical Group had the opportunity to train in an operational military hospital alongside active duty Navy, Marine, and Air Force professionals in Okinawa, Japan.
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Thirty-two members of the 142nd Medical Group (MDG) participated in Medical Facility Annual Training (MFAT) at the U.S. Naval Hospital, from July 5th to 19th, 2025. The two-week mission supported
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Earlier this month, the wing held it's bi-annual awards ceremony recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Airmen across the wing at all levels. Congratulations to the winners!
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Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Tyler Phelps, Senior Airman Alisha Sargent, and Staff Sgt. Bailey Buck who captured the title of ‘Load Crew of the Year' with a timestamp of 22 minutes and 28 seconds!
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