Feb 11, 2021 · The conversion team from the 142nd Wing is preparing for the Portland Air National Guard Base to receive the F-15EX around fiscal year 2025. The advance work involves determining changes to existing structures and training for Airmen.

Jul 15, 2024 · The 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard hosted a historic ceremony July 12, 2024, at the Portland Air National Guard Base to unveil its new F-15EX fighter jet.

Mar 21, 2024 · F-15EX-008 is the first planned to be delivered to the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard. The introduction into operational service of the F-15EX Eagle II is getting closer,...

Jun 14, 2024 · Portland’s 142nd Wing/123rd Fighter Squadron, the “Redhawks,” received its first F-15EX Eagle II, bringing a whole new level of capabilities and operational potential to the renowned Air National Guard fighter unit.

Feb 10, 2021 · The 142nd Wing is slated to receive the new F-15EX model aircraft sometime around fiscal year 2025. In order to prepare the base and its Airmen to bring in the new fighter, the base has a dedicated Conversion Team of 4 experts, with many working groups under them.

Jun 26, 2024 · Those words raced through 142nd Wing fighter pilot, Major Calvin Conner's head as he landed the first F-15EX Eagle II at the Portland Air National Guard base, Ore. on June 5, 2024. The day was significant, not just for Conner, but for the entire base and the neighboring community of Portland.

Jun 10, 2024 · The first F-15EX Eagle II has been delivered to an operational unit, the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, on June 6, 2024. The aircraft, 20-0008, is the first of 18 that will arrive...

Jul 13, 2024 · At an unveiling ceremony on July 12th, the US Air Force 142nd Wing showed off its new Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter, a new aircraft that wowed politicians and gave new life to a legendary fighter squadron.

Mar 25, 2025 · This upcoming delivery marks a significant step in the U.S. Air Force’s ongoing modernization of its fighter fleet. The F-15EX Eagle II is the most advanced iteration of the iconic F-15 platform, and its arrival at the 142nd Wing represents more than just a fleet refresh — it’s a generational transformation in combat capability, survivability, and adaptability.

Jun 6, 2024 · The first of an initial pair of F-15EXs for the 142nd Wing, which has the serial number 20-0008 and is also known as EX8, touched down at Portland Air National Guard Base late yesterday. The base is collocated with Portland International Airport.