On Dec 6, 2024 The 142nd Wing celebrated Col.Michael B. Kosderka’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, The outgoing commander, Col. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years. Thank you for your services and the best wishes in your next career step. Photos made by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez
Acting Director of the Air National Guard Major Gen. Duke A. Pirak celebrates U.S. Air Force Col. Michael B. Kosderka’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6, 2024. The outgoing commander, Col. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years of service. . (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
Acting Director of the Air National Guard Major Gen. Duke A. Pirak celebrates U.S. Air Force Col. Michael B. Kosderka’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6, 2024. The outgoing commander, Col. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
F-15C Eagle flies in honor of the outgoing commander’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6, 2024. The outgoing commander, Col. Michael B. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
The 142nd Wing celebrates U.S. Air Force Col. Michael B. Kosderka’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6, 2024. The outgoing commander, Col. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
In September 2024 the 142nd Wing bid farewell to Lt. Col. Joel Thesing as he completed his final flight in the F-15 EX and subsequently retired from the Air National Guard. Congratulations, Sir!
