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From 2008

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More Raptors arrive at Holloman
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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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