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Oregon National Guard ‘Always Ready’ with M3E1 Fielding

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February 18, 2024

BOISE, Idaho — The Oregon Army National Guard’s infantry units trained on the new M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) at Orchard Combat Training Center near Boise, Idaho, from February 5-9, 2024. The lightweight recoilless rifle, manufactured by Swedish company Saab, provides enhanced capabilities over the AT4 Light Anti-Armor Weapon, also made by Saab, that infantry units previously depended on for this role.

The M3E1, known colloquially as the “Carl Gustaf,” is 28 percent lighter at just 14.8 pounds than its predecessor, the M3, which U.S. special operation units have relied on since 1994. It contains an integrated fire control system for engaging moving targets, improved ergonomics, and an automatic round counter. With an effective range of 1300 meters against soft targets, the M3E1 can engage light armored vehicles out to 700 meters and utilize multiple ammunition types, including high explosive anti-tank, smoke, and illumination rounds.

“The fielding of the M3E1 MAAWS is a significant step in modernizing and enhancing the lethality of the Oregon Army National Guard,” said Brig. Gen. Eric Riley, Land Component Command, Oregon. “The M3E1 provides increased tactical capabilities for our infantry units with improved fire control, lighter weight, and multi-target use. This modernization effort reinforces our commitment to equipping Oregon Guardsmembers with the very best tools for the battlefield.”

Training on the new system included a block of classroom instruction at Orchard Combat Training Center. The hands-on learning provided essential education on the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of the M3E1. To build proficiency, soldiers in the course then moved to live-fire exercises to reinforce classroom learning at the range, including firing live combat explosive rounds.

“Having deployed to Afghanistan in 2015 with the Oregon Army National Guard, I used the older M3 variant issued to my platoon,” said Master Sgt. Andrew Burk, non-commissioned officer overseeing the fielding. “This state-of-the-art M3E1 brings increased capabilities and modularity that will bolster our lethality and flexibility across a range of combat scenarios.”

As the combat arms reserve of the Army, the National Guard must be ready to fight alongside its active counterparts at a moment’s notice. Fielding of the M3E1 allows Oregon guard members to train on this cutting-edge system, modernizing capabilities and ensuring lethal readiness. Having the latest weapons and equipment is crucial for the Guard to deliver on its motto, Always Ready, Always There.

The expedited procurement and fielding of the M3E1 recoilless rifle reinforces the priority placed on providing Oregon’s citizen soldiers with the tools they need to prevail on any battlefield. This modernization effort will bolster the combat power of the state’s infantry formations, enabling them to fulfill their federal mission, equipped and trained to the highest standards.

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Feb. 5 Portland officer-involved shooting was justified under Oregon law, DA says

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February 19, 2026

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Feb. 5 Portland officer-involved shooting was justified under Oregon law, DA says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the officer involved shooting on February 5, 2026, was “justified under Oregon law and non-criminal.”

“This conclusion in no way diminishes the impact of this tragic loss of life. Incidents involving the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers have tremendous impacts on families, communities, and the involved officers,” Ryan Solomon said in a memo sent to DA Nathan Vasquez. “The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is committed to transparency, accountability, and ensuring the community receives clear and timely answers.”

57-year-old Erik Sherrer was shot and killed after PPB’s SERT team served a search warrant in connection with an investigation that began several days before. Sherrer was wanted for pulling a gun on a security guard at a Safeway store in northeast Portland.

Portland Police also released the names of the two officers who fired their duty-issued guns. Detective Charles Asheim is a 17-year veteran of the bureau assigned to the Special Resources Division, and a member of SERT. Officer Dustin Barth is a 10-year veteran of the bureau assigned to Central Precinct, and a member of SERT.

Both remain on paid administrative leave per standard protocol.

Portland Police also released over an hour’s worth of body worn camera footage of the incident.

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Pickup truck goes airborne, crashes into Oregon home

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February 18, 2026

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Pickup truck goes airborne, crashes into Oregon home

A dramatic home‑security video shows a pickup truck launching off a dirt mound, clearing a retaining wall, and flying nearly 100 feet before crashing into a Tigard, Oregon home in the middle of the night. The homeowner, David, says he woke around 3 a.m. to a massive boom and shaking walls, initially thinking he was half‑asleep and imagining it. Police confirmed no one was injured, despite the truck plowing directly into the house.

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Your picks: Who is the best 6A guard in Oregon high school boys basketball?

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February 18, 2026

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Your picks: Who is the best 6A guard in Oregon high school boys basketball?

In the past week, The Oregonian/OregonLive featured some of the best 6A guards in Oregon high school boys basketball.

Now, we want to hear from you: Which 6A guard is the best of the best in the 2025-26 season?

Read the write-ups on every 6A guard at the links below, and then vote in the poll at the bottom of this page.

The voting will conclude Sunday, March 8, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Later, we will publish the “fans’ all-star team” based on the vote of the readers.

Note: OregonLive’s polls are intended to be fun. You can vote as many times as you want, but we discourage the use of script, macro or other automated means. OregonLive reserves the right to adjust the voting based on irregularities. Email jhumburg@advancelocal.com with concerns.

THE CANDIDATES

Candidates were selected based on information provided by coaches. Among the coaches who declined to respond to our requests for information about their team were Beaverton coach Andrew Vancil, Mountainside coach Dustin Hewitt, North Medford coach Scott Plankenhorn and South Medford coach James Wightman. Read more about each of these players here: TOP 6A GUARDS (PART 1) | TOP 6A GUARDS (PART 2)

Dache Acelar, sr., Benson

Sloan Baker, jr., West Linn

RJ Barhoum, jr., Clackamas

Ryan Barone, sr., Jesuit

Ian Bautista, sr., Westview

Isaac Bongen, jr., Central Catholic

Andwele Bridges, sr., Forest Grove

Ashton Cantwell, jr., Nelson

Sufyan Carter, so., Wells

Greysen Castaneda, so., Newberg

Levi Cohen, so., South Eugene

Tre Crawford, sr., McDaniel

Maddyn Cummings, jr., Barlow

Riley DeBorde, sr., Sherwood

Judah Dresser, jr., Sherwood

Patrick Duque, sr., Cleveland

Robbie Durbin, sr., Lake Oswego

Rocco Ebenal, jr., Sunset

Brooks Fortune, jr., Southridge

Ter’Rae Foster, so., Gresham

Jackson Freeman, sr., Lake Oswego

Anthony Fuentes, sr., McNary

Elijah Gabriel, jr., South Eugene

Braylon Gaines, jr., Nelson

Levi Gaither, sr., Gresham

Kai Gallic, sr., Sheldon

Malachi Garlington, jr., Nelson

Silas Gentry, jr., Barlow

Mason Gray, fr., Reynolds

Jacob Harper-Grant, so., Grant

Elijah Harari, sr., Lincoln

Penny Harrison, jr., Jesuit

TyVelle Hill, fr., Roosevelt

Eli Hopkins, jr., Oregon City

Kendall Hopkins-McGlothen, fr., Benson

Richad Hudson, jr., Benson

Kingston Hunter, sr., Tigard

Kahllel “KJ” Jackson, jr., Jefferson

Victor Jackson, so., Jefferson

Tayshawn Juarez, jr., Sprague

Blake Karman, jr., Wells

Chaz Katoanga, sr., Nelson

Jemai Lake, sr., Tualatin

Jack Lapray, sr., West Salem

Micah Leake, sr., Lakeridge

John Lee, so., Jefferson

Carter Lemon, jr., Tualatin

Kai Lindsey, jr., Lincoln

Carter Lockhart, so., Nelson

Robbie Long III, sr., Central Catholic

Max Martinov, jr., Clackamas

Malik Mason, so., Grant

Grady McKittrick, sr., Grants Pass

Jayden Metcalf, sr., Roosevelt

Jonah Munns, so., West Salem

Heath Outcalt, jr., Lakeridge

Zamir Paschal, sr., Central Catholic

Carson Pickens, so., Lakeridge

Jakai Pippa-White, so., Gresham

Bastian Rapier, so., Franklin

Luke Reeves, sr., David Douglas

Cole Ricketts, sr., McNary

Jaamir Roberson, sr., Jefferson

Jamarea Sanders, so., Grant

Jacob Sanderson, sr., West Salem

Elijah Schmidt, jr., Sprague

Jaydon Schregardus, jr., Nelson

Alijah Scott, sr., Oregon City

Harrison Scott, sr., Roseburg

Teagan Scott, sr., South Salem

Preet Singh, jr., Newberg

Jaelyn Smith, so., Reynolds

Joe Stimpson, sr., Jesuit

Ahmad Surur, sr., Wells

Elijah Thompson, jr., Southridge

Pat Vialva Jr., jr., Tualatin

Malcolm Weatherspoon, jr., Central Catholic

Tko Westbrook, sr., South Salem

Major Williams, jr., Jesuit

Evan Wusstig, sr., West Salem

Weiming Zhu, sr., McDaniel

For complete coverage of Oregon high school sports, including schedules, scores, recruiting news and additional player spotlights, visit OregonLive’s high school sports section throughout the season.

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