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More Raptors arrive at Holloman
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4088,7th FS takes off from Holloman AFB, October 22, 2008 for training missions in the local area. It is the first time Holloman launches the fleet of F-22's to test the aircraft's ability to fly two ship operations. [USAF photo by TSgt. Chris Flahive]
Dec 18, 2008 - Holloman Air Force base received additional F-22s this week. Three arrived Monday and one further example due in around this time. [Read more...]
F-22As scheduled to deploy to Japan & Guam
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4090 from the 90th FS lands at Andersen AFB, Guam on July 20th, 2008. The aircraft is deployed with the 90th EFS to participate in the Jungle Shield exercise and conduct Cope Thaw training. Note tail markings for '90 FS'. [USAF photo by A1C. Nichelle Griffiths]
Dec 16, 2008 - The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in January 2009 for approximately three months. [Read more...]
434th FTS pilots train with Holloman Raptors
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4106, 7th FS takes off from Holloman AFB, October 22, 2008 for training missions in the local area. It is the first time Holloman launches the fleet of F-22's to test the aircraft's ability to fly two ship operations. [USAF photo by TSgt. Chris Flahive]
Dec 01, 2008 - In an effort to provide unique training for the Air Force's newest combat asset, pilots from the 434th Fighter Training Squadron have been traveling to Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on a weekly basis to train against the F-22 Raptor. [Read more...]
New Congress, New President and Future Air Power Risks for the U.S.
F/A-22A Raptor #91-4005 flies a training mission over California. [U.S. Air Force photo]
Nov 19, 2008 - Congress, the current President and the President-elect have been misinformed about the importance of the F-22. The capability of the U.S. to secure air dominance in future conflicts is being put at risk by senior Pentagon officials that don’t possess the skill-sets necessary to make long range plans for the U.S. air power road map. [Read more...]
Tyndall graduates first F-22 Basic Training Pilots
An F-15 Eagle banks left while an F/A-22 Raptor flies in formation en route to a training area off the coastline of Virginia on April 5. The 27th Fighter Squadron is performing regular operations with two Raptors on loan from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The first Langley AFB, Va., F-22 is due to arrive within the next month. The F-15 is assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB. [U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Bloker]
Nov 02, 2008 - The 43rd FS of the Air Education and Training Command at Tyndall AFB graduated its first four students from the new F-22 Basic Training Program. [Read more...]
Holloman launches its F-22A Raptor for the first time
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4106, 7th FS takes off from Holloman AFB, October 22, 2008 for training missions in the local area. It is the first time Holloman launches the fleet of F-22's to test the aircraft's ability to fly two ship operations. [USAF photo by TSgt. Chris Flahive]
Oct 28, 2008 - Holloman Air Force base launched the F-22A fleet for training missions in the local area for the first time October 22 to test the aircraft's ability to fly two ship operations. [Read more...]
Arctic Reserve celebrates 1 year
Col. Eric Overturf, 477th FG commander, thanks his active-duty crew chief during WSEP at Tyndall AFB on August 27th, 2008. Reserve pilots from the 302nd FS and maintainers from the 477th AMXS teamed up with the 3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB to create a Total Force team [USAF photo by Capt. Torri White]
Oct 20, 2008 - Happy Birthday 477th Fighter Group! It's been one year since the Air Force Reserve activated its first F-22A associate unit and the Arctic Reserve has already reached Initial Operational Capability. [Read more...]
F-22 Raptor - Milestones In Maturity
A Langley AFB based F-22 Raptor of the ACC Demo Team flown by 'Max' Moga is seen at the 2008 NAS Oceana Airshow. [Photo by Mike Kopack]
Oct 02, 2008 - The F-22 Raptor has surpassed more than 50,000 total flight hours in August while establishing new standards in capability and maturity. [Read more...]
3 teams, 1 theme: 'We're combat capable'
Col. Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group commander, speaks to the attendants of the Inital Operational Capabiltiy ceremony on September 5th, 2008. The ceremony was held to celebrate the combat capability of the C-17 Globemaster III and the F-22A Raptor. [USAF photo by SrA. Matthew Owens]
Sep 09, 2008 - Special events were held Sept. 5 to celebrate the Initial Operating Capability for Elmendorf's C-17 and F-22 units. Elmendorf's 3rd Wing, Alaska ANG's 176th Wing and AFRES's 477th FG all declared IOC for their respective airframes. [Read more...]
Edwards F-22 Raptor performs aerial refueling using synthetic fuel
USAF F-22A block 10 no. 91-4008 from the 411th FLTS receives synthetic fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling test using an alternative jet engine fuel on August 28th, 2008. [LM photo by Kevin Robertson]
Sep 03, 2008 - The F-22 Combined Test Force reached another milestone as an Edwards F-22 Raptor performed aerial refueling using a synthetic fuel. The first time an Air Force aircraft refueled mid-air using an alternative jet engine fuel. [Read more...]
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