Posted Tuesday, December 18, 2001

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Ranger of the skies

Second Lt. Todd Hofford, known as `Tupac' when he soars in his F-15, flew his first solo flight as a teen and now has 12 combat missions to his name. Photo courtesy Iris Hofford

As part of the Oregon Air National Guard's homeland security measures, Ashland High School graduate Todd Hofford is taking to the skies above Portland in his F-15 fighter jet.