Sentinel Express Winter Newsletter | 2025

End of an Era: Oregon Air National Guard Graduates Final F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilots

Being a fighter pilot has nothing to do with the model of aircraft that you fly," McGee told the graduates. "It is an attitude and determination to do your best at whatever you're presented, whether it's a close air support mission, whether it's getting ready for the next deployment – you're going to figure out how to crush it every single day.

General Officer Promotion Ceremony for Col. Philip R. DeMontigny

In my humble opinion, all you can do is be a good soldier and a good person. Do the job, stay in shape physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Oregon Guard Welcomes Home Soldiers from Task Force Defender Deployment

On behalf of Governor Kotek and the entire Oregon National Guard, it is my honor and privilege to officially say, Welcome Home.

Strength in Service: An Oregon Guardsman’s Unstoppable Rise Towards Powerlifting Nationals

I kind of made a deal with myself that if we ever figured out what was wrong with me, said Glidewell. I would never look back and take my health for granted as much as I was.

Oregon National Guard Honors Soldiers Deploying to Southern Border

Today we gather to honor dedicated citizen-soldiers undertaking a mission at the southwest border.

Oregon Air National Guard Colonel Shares Personal Leadership Lessons with First Responders

I have been in small teams where everybody was good at their job, fit, healthy, and crushing the mission. Then a poor leader would step in, and the whole dynamic would change.

Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program Celebrates the Graduation of 160 Participants

Today, 160 cadets will walk across the stage thanks to the collaborative effort of the Youth Challenge staff, the Oregon National Guard, the Department of Education, the Oregon Legislature, the Governor's Office, our advisory board, and the Deschutes County community.

Camas third-grader demonstrates that heroes come in all sizes

Her actions in first recognizing that something was wrong, especially in that first hour, were significant in his long-term recovery.

High-Performing Oregon Guard Soldiers Attend Lt. Dan Band Concert

These soldiers represent the very best of the Oregon National Guard, Gronewold said. Their dedication and performance have earned them this well-deserved recognition.

Oregon Guard’s 102nd CERFP supports two regional hospitals' mass casualty training exercises

Mostly what we're doing is observing and taking notes, but we're answering any questions that come up from members of the hospital staff in real-time.

Oregon Guard advances drone capabilities with new training systems

The course itself is 10 days, but with optimal weather conditions and smaller class sizes, we could potentially complete the comprehensive training in about five days.

Oregon Military Department Sponsors 2025 Labor Summit

Cecil Owens appointed Oregon state chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

After 30 years of military service, ESGR gives me the chance to continue serving Soldiers and Airmen by ensuring they have strong support from their employers.

Oregon Guardsmen Put Their Stamp on the Quarter-Century Mark

“Yank, the Army Weekly” — Forging the Soldier's Perspective in World War II

The Adjutant General's Column

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