CHANTILLY, Va. — On Aug. 13, 2025, beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a legend of American airpower was enshrined. The 173rd Fighter Wing A/C 114 was inducted into the museum’s collection, securing its place among the nation’s most treasured symbols of courage, innovation and freedom.
The 173rd Civil Engineer Flight conducted an Expedient Airfield Damage Repair (EADR) exercise during the SENTRY EAGLE 25-1 large-scale air-to-air combat training, testing the unit’s ability to rapidly respond to simulated runway damage while supporting ongoing flight operations, August 5, 2025.
Kingsley Field Fire and Emergency Services responded to a request for mutual aid July 8, 2025, after receiving a call from the Klamath County Fire Chief asking for assistance in battling a growing brush fire north of Bonanza, Oregon.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Six F-15 Eagles and approximately 120 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. — Kingsley Field STARBASE, a unique U.S. Department of Defense youth program offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences, will continue to provide local youth with invaluable educational opportunities thanks to a concerted effort by the community and state representatives.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- STARBASE Kingsley will be closing its doors to program operations on Friday, March 14th, 2025. This closure is not only impacting Kingsley Field’s site, but all 90 programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
For over three decades, STARBASE at Kingsley Field has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of local students by offering hands-on STEM education in an immersive, real-world environment. As the program faces potential funding uncertainty, the importance of keeping the STARBASE facility operational and well-funded has never been clearer, especially considering the wide-reaching benefits it provides to the children of the Klamath Basin.
Lt. Col. Richard Schuster, commander of the 173rd Maintenance Squadron, was recognized as the "Inspiring Leader of the Year" in Klamath Falls, Oregon for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the local community, January 28, 2025.
