KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – A change of command will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:00 a.m. at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. Col. Adam Gaudinski, who has more than 21 years of military experience, will take command of the 173rd Fighter Wing during an official change of command ceremony.
Gaudinski has a wide range of experience, starting his career in the Active Component after graduating from the Air Force Academy, with assignments including Texas, Honduras, Mississippi, Florida, and Japan. He has been a member or the Oregon Air National Guard since 2012 and is a command pilot with over 3,500 flight hours. Gaudinski is currently serving as the 173rd Maintenance Group commander.
“Col. Gaudinski’s leadership and diverse experience in the 173rd Maintenance Group and 173rd Operations Group make him the absolute right choice to lead the ‘Land of No Slack’,” said Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, The Adjutant General, Oregon. “His experience, and his respect for the men and women of Team Kingsley, are what’s needed to lead the wing.”
Gaudinski will replace Col. Lee Bouma, who has commanded the wing since 2022.
