Vancouver’s sky might be noisier than usual this week as the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing hosts two military flight squadrons for five days of air combat training between Portland, the Oregon coastline and Eastern Oregon.
The Oregon group is hosting the Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 136 Knighthawks from Naval Air Station Lemoore and the 194th Fighter Squadron from Fresno Air National Guard Base, both from California, from Monday through Friday.
“This specified training provides realistic combat scenarios for pilots to hone advanced aerial tactics that may be used against potential adversaries,” a press release states. “The exercise is an essential and required component to ensure military readiness in support of the base’s national and state missions.”
Various types of fighter jets will depart and leave from Portland International Airport daily between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during this period.
