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Raptors return to the Pacific
F-22 Raptors land at Kadena AB on January 10th, 2009. These aircraft are deployed from Langley AFB as part of an air expeditionary force rotation. [USAF photo by A1C. Amanda Grabiec]
Jan 10, 2009 - Six F-22 Raptors arrived at Kadena Air Base today as part of a three-month deployment in support of U.S. Pacific Command's security obligations in the Western Pacific. [Read more...]
27th FS deploys to Western Pacific
Two USAF F-22 Raptor aircraft, assigned to the 1st FW, Langley AFB, await refueling over the Atlantic Ocean on June 13th, 2008. Note nearest is F-22A block 20 no. 03-4059 from the 27th FS. [USAF photo by SrA. Renae Kleckner]
Jan 07, 2009 - More than 200 personnel and 12 F-22A Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron departed for Japan Jan. 6 and 7 for their Air Expeditionary Force deployment. [Read more...]
Sale of F-22s to Japan in doubt
USAF F-22A Raptor pulls away from a KC-135R Stratotanker after refueling over Alaska on June 9th, 2006, during exercise Northern Edge 2006. The Raptor is from the 27th FS, Langley AFB. [USAF photo by SSgt. Joshua Strang]
Jan 01, 2009 - Japan likely will drop its plan to buy the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter as a replacement for its aging F-15 fleet and instead focus on three other candidates, according to U.S. and Japanese media reports. [Read more...]
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...]
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