Photo By Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson | Hawaii based F-22s from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron and the...... read more read more
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HONOLULU - The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron and the active duty Air Force’s 19th Fighter Squadron have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) status.
The IOC announcement comes at the end of a three day long exercise that clearly demonstrates the unit's ability to fly and maintain the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft for any contingency operation. “This is a huge milestone for our combined 154th and 15th Wings”, said Brig. Gen. Braden Sakai, 154th Wing commander. “IOC means we are able to deploy a portion of our F-22 Raptors, anytime, anywhere, in support of theater operations. Our F-22 Raptors underscore the U.S. commitment to the Pacific region and adds additional air dominance capability to U.S. Pacific Command”.
The F-22A Raptor is capable of both air-to-air, as well as air-to-ground combat and is the Air Force’s primary air superiority fighter providing unmatched capabilities for air supremacy and homeland defense.
The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor has unparalleled stealthiness, supercruise, unmatched maneuverability and improved sustainability that would enable the aircraft to strike deep and fast, day or night, paving the way for friendly air, ground and naval forces to operate freely; gather and distribute intelligence across the battlefield; and even engage incoming missiles.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is home to a total of 20 F-22 Raptors. The HIANG and the active duty air Force share responsibility for flying and maintaining the F-22s.
| Date Taken: | 11.09.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.09.2012 13:54 |
| Story ID: | 97562 |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HI, US |
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