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Yeah ,

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The Wire National Guard's one 54th Wing

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welcome the first of its new inventory

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of F 20 two's . During a ceremony today

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at nine a.m. Two of the 20 jets that

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will eventually make up its warfighting ,

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Kadre rolled onto the tarmac and were

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greeted by a mixed audience of

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guardsmen , active duty and government

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dignitaries to include Governor linda

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Lingle and Senator Daniel annoy .

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Governor Lingle remarked . This

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definitely represents a new chapter and

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it's a testament to the capability of

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Colonel Kim and the forces of the Body

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Air Guard . I'm pleased to see the

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arrival of the F 22 raptor , one of the

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Lockheed martin's crown jewels . It

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speaks volumes for the importance of

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Hawaii's geographic and strategic

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position in our nation's defense . The

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F 22 raptor unsurpassed capability will

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contribute significantly to our

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nation's ability to promote both

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regional security and stability

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throughout the pacific in support of

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our national security objectives of the

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United States and our allies in the

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region .