The 173rd Fighter Wing said goodbye to its final F-15 in December as they are looking to transition to a new airframe. The F-15 Eagle flew at Kingsley Field for decades providing student pilots training before they were sent off to their operational units. This video is a final send off to the F-15 Eagle and the people who made it the greatest aircraft to grace the skies. (173rd Fighter Wing Production)
CAMP RILEA, Ore. — Coastal winds and driving rain set the stage as Airmen from the 173d Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base demonstrated exceptional readiness and lethality during the 2026 Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held March 19–21 at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center.
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.
