Adrian Snead, left, is greeted my Col. Rick Wedan,

Adrian Snead, left, is greeted my Col. Rick Wedan, right, and Brig. Gen. Michael Stencel, center, prior to a briefings held at the 142nd Fighter Wing Headquarters, Aug. 5, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. Staffers from Senator Jeff Merkley's office, including Military Liaison Assistant Adrian Snead, visited the Portland Air Guard Base this week to learn more about the 142nd Fighter Wing's state and federal missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photographs by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/Released)