LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – A crew chief signals an F-22A Raptor from the 94th Fighter Squadron to taxi in preparation for departure to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26. More than 280 Langley Airmen and 12 F-22A Raptors depart this week for their Air Expeditionary Force deployment, which demonstrates the continued U.S. commitment to fulfill its security responsibilities throughout the Western Pacific.. This is the first overseas deployment for the 94th Fighter Squadron since transitioning to the F-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)