142nd Wing

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Today, June 18th, marks the anniversary of the loss of Lt. John H. Shepard, killed in action in 1944, let us remember him and the other members of the 142nd Wing who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to community, state and nation. Tap or click the link to learn more about Lt. Shepard.

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D-Day was the beginning of an operation that lasted months. Read more about how events unfolded in this story, "The Surge After D-Day"

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The Battle of Midway, June 3 - 7, 1942 is regarded as an “incredible victory” for the United States against the forces of Imperial Japan. Paired with the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea the previous month, these two epic carrier battles stemmed the tide of Imperial Japan’s advances in the Pacific. Midway was predominantly a U.S. Navy show, and it’s worth noting that the 142nd Wing has a couple of “family” connections to the epic battle, including a naval one. Click or tap the link to read more!

“Susie-Q” Runs Down the Red Castle: Remembering Oregon connections to 1st Lt. James P. Mur The Battle of Midway, June 3 - 7, 1942 is regarded as an “incredible victory” for the United States against the forces of Imperial Japan. Paired with the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea the