In fact, EX-008, the first Eagle II assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing took off for its maiden flight from Boeing’s plant at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis on March 10, 2024.

“EX 008 performed exactly as expected ... Starting with the next arrival this month, the 142nd Fighter Wing expects to have its entire fleet of F-15EX Eagle II by 2026, thus replacing its ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Air Force announced Friday that the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland will be the first operation squadron to operate the new version of the F-15 -- known as the F-15EX.

The 142nd Wing is one of three Air National Guard units set to operate the EX. The others are the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, and the 159th Fighter Wing ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The 142nd Fighter Wing is on a mission to make mental health easier to talk about. Wing leadership pitched the idea of a "Resiliency Team" about a year and a half ago.

(KOIN) — There aren’t many gas stations 20,000+ feet in the sky. That’s why the 142nd Fighter Wing has a KC-135 Stratotanker that can refuel planes while they’re mid-flight. “Air-to-air ...

The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing has a new commander following a ceremony Saturday at the Portland Air National Guard Base. Col. Michael E. Stencel has taken over for Col.

The Guard said its 142nd Fighter Wing will conduct routine F-15 night training missions but the flights will end before 10:30 p.m. each evening. Residents may hear the noise from the jets taking ...