1st Fighter Wing deploys to United Arab Emirates
U.S. Air Force Crew Chiefs with the 27th Fighter Squadron prepare to service an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 2, 2022, in support of a deployment to United Arab Emirates. Based on orders from the U.S. Secretary of Defense, the strategic intent of the deployment is for the aircraft's presence to assist the UAE against the current threat and as a clear signal that the U.S. stands with the UAE as a long-standing strategic partner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Macdonald)