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Tyndall F-22s fly in Combat Archer
Oct 16, 2013 - Several Team Tyndall units combined forces during an in place deployment September 16 to 27 to test weapons and build teamwork in a deployment-like environment while saving the taxpayer dollars. [Read more...]
Tyndall stands up new F-22 squadron
Oct 15, 2013 - The 95th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit will once again call Tyndall home as officials announced the new F-22 Raptor squadron activated October 11. [Read more...]
Tinker ramps up repair of F-22 engines
Sep 12, 2013 - The 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is increasing its F119 jet engine repair capabilities in response to approaching maintenance requirements. [Read more...]
Maintainers keep F-22s in the sky
Aug 27, 2013 - When F-22 pilots walk out to their jets and take off flawlessly on any given day or night, it is thanks to 184 diligent maintainers who work around the clock to ensure Holloman's 24 F-22 Raptors are always in top-notch condition. And that is no easy task because of the complexity of the F-22 Raptor, which is America's most technologically advanced fighter. [Read more...]
Reservist balances airline career, F-22 flying
Aug 14, 2013 - Balancing a military career and family life can be challenging for some, but balancing a second civilian career provides an opportunity for one Alaska Reservist to live out his dream. [Read more...]
F-22 accident report released
Aug 09, 2013 - A chafed electrical wire, which arced and led to an internal fire, caused an F-22A Raptor to crash at Tyndall Air Force Base on November 15, 2012, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released today. [Read more...]
Holloman Provides World-Class Training for F-22s
Aug 08, 2013 - Holloman is home to 24 sleek, stealth F-22 Raptors, a fifth generation jet that the Pentagon says can outgun and outmaneuver any fighter plane across the globe. [Read more...]
"Spirit of Tuskegee" adorns Alaska Reserve F-22 flagship
Aug 05, 2013 - An F-22 has been transformed into the 477th Fighter Group flagship with the words "Spirit of Tuskegee" painted across the tail, a nod to the units Tuskegee Airmen heritage. [Read more...]
A pilot's "unrealistic" dream comes true
Jul 29, 2013 - After three years of rigorous U.S. Air Force pilot training, 25-year-old 1st Lt. Andrew Van Timmeren, 7th Fighter Squadron pilot, finally got to climb into the world's most advanced fighter jet and take it for a spin. [Read more...]
Air Force to consolidate F-22 depot maintenance at Hill AFB
May 30, 2013 - The Air Force announced it is consolidating depot maintenance for the F-22 Raptor at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah. [Read more...]
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