Kingsley Field Fire and Emergency Services responded to a request for mutual aid July 8, 2025, after receiving a call from the Klamath County Fire Chief asking for assistance in battling a growing brush fire north of Bonanza, Oregon.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Six F-15 Eagles and approximately 120 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. — Kingsley Field STARBASE, a unique U.S. Department of Defense youth program offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences, will continue to provide local youth with invaluable educational opportunities thanks to a concerted effort by the community and state representatives.
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- STARBASE Kingsley will be closing its doors to program operations on Friday, March 14th, 2025. This closure is not only impacting Kingsley Field’s site, but all 90 programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
For over three decades, STARBASE at Kingsley Field has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of local students by offering hands-on STEM education in an immersive, real-world environment. As the program faces potential funding uncertainty, the importance of keeping the STARBASE facility operational and well-funded has never been clearer, especially considering the wide-reaching benefits it provides to the children of the Klamath Basin.
Lt. Col. Richard Schuster, commander of the 173rd Maintenance Squadron, was recognized as the "Inspiring Leader of the Year" in Klamath Falls, Oregon for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the local community, January 28, 2025.
A change of command ceremony marked a major transition for the 173rd Fighter Wing when Col. Lee Bouma relinquished command to Col. Adam Gaudinski who stepped into the position on November 2, 2024.
