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An F-22A Raptor takes off from Langley Air Force Base Jan. 21 during an Operation Noble Eagle mission. This historical event marks the first time the F-22A Raptor is participating in the joint services operation to protect American soil. The Raptor is piloted by Lt. Col. James Hecker, the 27th Fighter Squadron commander. [U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers]
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