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Tyndall F-22s fly in Combat Archer
A crew chief guides an F-22 pilot while he parks during an in-place deployment on Tyndall's flightline on September 19th, 2013. They were participating in WSEP, the Air Combat Command's air-to-air Weapon System Evaluation Program also known as Combat Archer. [USAF photo by A1C. Alex Echols]
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
The 95th Fighter Squadron will reactivate on October 11th, 2013 and will be the home of the transported F-22 combat-coded squadron. The 95th FS called Tyndall home for more than three decades deactivating in 2010. [USAF photo by Ashley M. Wright]
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
Aircraft mechanics Ira McFadden (left) of the 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron and Mike Blackmore of the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group torque the diffuser on an F119 jet engine at Tinker AFB on August 23rd, 2013. The diffuser is where the jet fuel is atomized,or reduced to a fine spray. [USAF photo by Mike Ray]
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
An F-22 Raptor starts to lift up during its take-off from the runway at Holloman AFB on February 29th, 2013. Airmen across the base work together in an effort to ensure every aircraft is combat ready. [USAF photo by A1C. Daniel E. Liddicoet]
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
Maj. Wade Bridges, Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 302nd FS and Alaska Airlines First Officer, prepares to fly a routine sortie on July 18th, 2013. Bridges splits his time between flying the F-22 for Alaska’s only Air Force Reserve unit and a Boeing 737 for Alaska Airlines [USAF photo by Capt. Ashley Conner]
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
Attached is a photograph of the F-22 crash site from Thursday, November 15 on Tyndall AFB. 325th FW officials are continuing to investigate and secure the scene. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and first responders were on the scene in less than two minutes. [USAF photo by Lisa Norman]
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
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4093 from the 7th FS takes-off from Holloman AFB on February 29th, 2013. [USAF photo by A1C. Daniel E. Liddicoet]
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
A1C. Jermaine James, 477th AMXS F-22 crew chief, greets Col. Tyler Otten, 477th FG commander before his flight on July 31st, 2013. This was the first time tail number 07-4147 has flown after being transformed into the 477th FG flagship. The words 'Spirit of Tuskegee' painted across the tail, a nod to the units Tuskegee Airmen heritage. [USAF photo by TSgt. Andy Eichorst]
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
1st Lts. Stephen Renner and Andrew Van Timmeren, 7th FS F-22 Raptor pilots, stand outside of their squadron before stepping out to their aircrafts at Holloman AFB on July 25th, 2013. [USAF photo by SrA. Kasey Close]
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
Maintainers deployed from 15th & 154th Wings conduct pre-flight checks prior to launching an F-22 Raptor in support of Red Flag 13-2 from Nellis AFB. More than 100 aircraft depart the base twice a day to participate in a wide-variety of missions. [Photo by Ervin Booker]
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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