142nd Maintenance Squadron

• Origins: The 142nd Maintenance Squadron (142 MXS) is part of the 142nd Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, based at Portland Air National Guard Base. • Mission: The unit’s primary mission is to provide maintenance support for the 142nd Wing’s aircraft, historically including the F-15 Eagle fighters. • Lineage: The 142nd traces its roots back to World War II, though the Maintenance Squadron itself was formally organized later to support evolving aircraft and mission requirements. • Aircraft Supported: Over the years, the 142 MXS has maintained several aircraft types, including the F-86 Sabre, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-101 Voodoo, F-4 Phantom II, and F-15 Eagle. • Modernization: The squadron plays a crucial role in upgrading and maintaining aircraft systems, including avionics, engines, and weapons systems, ensuring operational readiness. • Deployments: Members of the 142 MXS have deployed globally in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and various NATO missions, providing critical aircraft maintenance in combat zones. • Awards: The 142nd Maintenance Squadron and its parent wing have received multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for their performance and readiness. • Community Involvement: The squadron is actively involved in the Portland community, participating in STEM outreach and veterans’ events, reflecting the Air National Guard’s dual state and federal role. • Training Excellence: The unit is recognized for its robust training programs, producing skilled maintainers who often win maintenance and safety competitions at the national level. • Historic Moments: In 2023, the squadron began preparing for the transition from the F-15 to the F-15EX Eagle II, marking a new chapter in its history as it adapts to next-generation air superiority missions.