142nd wg

The 142nd Wing (142nd WG) is a unit of the Oregon Air National Guard, based at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. Established in 1943 as the 371st Fighter Group, it served with distinction in the European Theater during World War II, flying P-47 Thunderbolts. After the war, it was redesignated as the 142nd Fighter Group and allotted to the Oregon Air National Guard, later evolving into its current wing structure. Today, the 142nd WG operates the F-15 Eagle, providing air superiority, homeland defense, and support for both federal and state missions.