A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base flies over the skies of Southern Oregon, on May 17, 2023. The 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard was selected May 25 as the preferred location to host a F-35A Lightning II training unit.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base flies over the skies of Southern Oregon, on May 17, 2023. The 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard was selected May 25 as the preferred location to host a F-35A Lightning II training unit.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy
USAF comparison of F-15EX and F-35 fighter jets created for California National Guard website.
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls is the “preferred location” for the next training squadron of the new F-35A Lightning II fighter.
“Kingsley Field is an integral piece of the Air Force’s modernization plan,” said Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, in a statement Thursday. “Our vast airspace, a culture of excellence, and unprecedented community support make us a viable fit to continue our legacy of training the next generation of fighter pilots.”
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