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Oregon ANG grounds F-15

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The Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing has grounded a portion of its F-15 fleet since last week.

Two F-15 jets over the Oregon Coast in 2003
By Public Affairs [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Maj. Nikki Jackson, spokeswoman for the 173rd, told Military.com that the grounding was “due to a possible maintenance issue, out of an abundance of caution and concern for air crew safety.”

Flights are expected to resume today, she added.

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2 thoughts on “Oregon ANG grounds F-15”

  1. The photo shows 142d FW F-15s from Portland ANGB, not 173d FW jets from Kingsley Field.

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