The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is conducting routine F-15 Eagle night training missions through January 25.
Night training allows the Citizen-Airmen pilots based at the Portland Air National Guard Base to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements, according to a release from the Guard.
“Night flying training is pivotal to ensuring our pilots are ready to protect the skies of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest at any time,” 142nd Wing Public Affairs Representative.Sgt. Alex Frank said. “Nothing is more important than serving and supporting our local communities, and training like this allows us to better defend our state and nation.”
Night flying is conducted as an essential training requirement for nighttime maneuvers. Training flights will be completed each evening before 10:30 p.m.