The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American heritage month, November 15, 2024.
The event was held to commemorate a locally designed Native American nose art; local members of the Klamath Tribes and numerous former and currently serving military members attended the event.
A change of command ceremony marked a major transition for the 173rd Fighter Wing when Col. Lee Bouma relinquished command to Col. Adam Gaudinski who stepped into the position on November 2, 2024.