Dec. 21, 2017

F-22 Raptor Demo Team receive COMACC qualification

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, completed a qualification performance for U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command, to certify his capabilities as a demo team pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 18, 2017.

Nov. 1, 2017

From aggressor to unmatched 5th gen aerial breacher

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Air-to-air combat is fast paced and requires the right aircraft and a well-trained pilot. The pilot needs to have a fast reaction speed and the know-how to make the right decisions at the right time, which is why the some 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 pilots are selected to fly the very aircraft they oppose in their training mission, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor.

Aug. 14, 2017

Stealth Guardian demonstrates rescue, 5th gen integration

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Two wings, one mission: to execute a locally squadron-planned exercise between the 23d Wing and the 325th Fighter Wing during Exercise Stealth Guardian August 7-11, 2017. During months of planning between Tyndall and Moody Air Force base, Ga., Exercise Stealth Guardian was conceived and executed by Airmen from both wings to explore Air Force capabilities in modern rescue scenarios to integrate rescue and 5th generation assets in a deployed or contingency environment. Additionally, the exercise tested the capabilities of Rapid Raptor which is the Air Force’s ability to employ agile combat capabilities of 5th generation platforms like the F-22 to a combat or contingency environment as a moment’s notice.

June 27, 2017

Famed World War II P-51B Mustang 'Berlin Express' to make transatlantic flight to perform in England with F-22

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The “Berlin Express” P-51B Mustang achieved legendary status in an epic World War II dogfight in