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The 525th AMU load crew 1 carry an F-22A Raptor weapon to the side weapon bay during the Load Crew Competition April 18th, 2008. The 525th AMU load crew one won the Load Crew Competition. This competition was the load crew's first since the fighter squadron's activation on October 29th, 2007. [USAF photo by A1C. Matt Owens]
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Two F-15 Eagles fly in formation with F-22 block no. 00-4015 from 422 TES on April 24th, 2008 during a support mission near Nellis AFB. The F-15s act as "aggressors" to replicate potential adversary air force capabilities, tactics, training and equipment. [USAF photo by MSgt. Scott Reed]
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Two F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf AFB, fly beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from 168th ARW on May 8th, 2008 prior to refueling. The aircraft are part of the more than 120 participating in Northern Edge 2008, the largest military training exercise in Alaska. [USAF photo by TSgt. Mikal Canfield]
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On May 20th, members of Team Holloman replaced the model F-117A Nighthawk with the model of an F-22A Raptor at the 49th FW headquarters building at Holloman AFB. The F-22A model is one-fifth the size of an actual Raptor and weighs 375 pounds. It sits in front of the building along with a model of a German Tornado. [USAF photo by Amn. Sondra M. Wieseler]
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Members of Team Holloman unload a 375-pound model of an F-22A Raptor from the back of a delivery truck at the 49th FW headquarters building at Holloman AFB on May 20th. The F-22A model will replace the F-117A Nighthawk model that was displayed in front of the building, along with the model of a German Tornado. [USAF photo by Amn. Sondra M. Wieseler]
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USAF F-22A block 10 no. 02-035 from the 43rd FS is being refueled during AirFest 2008 at March AFB on May 3rd, 2008. [USAF photo by SrA. Matthew Smith]
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Col. Jack Forsythe, 49th OG commander, hands off the guideon to Lt. Col. Mike Hernandez, incoming 7th FS commander, during the squadron's activation ceremony, May 16 at Holloman AFB. The 7th FS was reactivated in preparation for the arrival of the F-22A Raptor. [USAF photo by A1C. Jamal Sutter]
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Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th FW commander, and Lt. Col. Mike Hernandez, 7th FS commander, fly a pair of F-22A Raptors over the skies of Holloman AFB, June 2, 2008. Flying from Nellis AFB, Colonel Harrigian's call sign was Sun 11 and Colonel Hernandez's call sign was Sun 12. The jets are the first two F-22s assigned to Holloman. [USAF photo by A1C. Jamal D. Sutter]
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An F-22 Raptor flown by Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th FW commander, arrives on Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008.This is one of the first F-22s assigned to Holloman. [USAF photo by A1C. Rachel A. Kocin]
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Flight line personnel wait for an F-22 to perform shutdown checks on Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. This is one of the first F-22s assigned to Holloman. [USAF photo by A1C. Rachel A. Kocin]
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Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th FW commander, steps out of an F-22 Raptor at Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. This is one of the first F-22s assigned to Holloman. [USAF photo by A1C. Rachel A. Kocin]
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An F-22 Raptor flown by Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th FW, arrives on Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. This is one of the first F-22s assigned to Holloman. Prior to landing, the jets flew over the Tularosa Basin, the community had the chance to witness the future of Holloman AFB. [USAF photo by SrA. Anthony Nelson Jr]
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One of two F-22A Raptors fly over Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. The jets are the first two Holloman-tailed F-22s to arrive on base. Prior to landing, the jets flew over the Tularosa Basin, allowing the local community a chance to witness the future of Holloman. [USAF photo by SrA. Tiffany Trojca]
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7th FS Commander Lt. Col. Mike "PigPen" Hernandez addresses the media about the F-22A Raptor on Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. Holloman AFB received its first two F-22A Raptors on June 2nd. [USAF photo by A1C. John Strong]
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An F-22A Raptor flies over White Sands National Monument on the way to Holloman AFB, June 2nd, 2008. The jet is one of the first two Holloman-tailed F-22's to arrive on base. [USAF photo by SrA. Russell Scalf]
