Holloman supports Combat Archer

An F-4 Phantom, piloted by Lt. Col. Patrick Karg, Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron commander, flies during an air-to-air Weapon Systems Evaluation Program at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., June 18. Karg was flying chase to allow WSEP evaluators to observe how the F-22 Raptor’s weapon systems would function during a combat situation. Over the course of the WSEP, F-22 pilots shot down two QF-4 Drones and also qualified on aerial gunnery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika/Released)

Meaning behind the boom

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE N.M. – An F-22 Raptor taxis through the canyon during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. The F-22 is a fifth-generation fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Cates/Released)

F-22 Raptors prepare to takeoff

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Senior Airman Simon Zemanek gives an F-22 Raptor pilot the “green light” to head to the runway during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. Zemanek is a 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and the F-22 is assigned to the 7th Fighter Squadron. The exercise is designed to test the wing’s ability to deploy assets anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

F-22 Raptors prepare to takeoff

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Senior Airman Simon Zemanek salutes an F-22 Raptor pilot before the aircraft taxis out to the runway during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. Zemanek is a 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and the F-22 is assigned to the 7th Fighter Squadron. The exercise is designed to test the wing’s ability and readiness to deploy assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

F-22 Raptors prepare to takeoff

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Senior Airman Simon Zemanek signals an F-22 Raptor pilot to hold during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. Zemanek is a 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and the F-22 is assigned to the 7th Fighter Squadron. The exercise is designed to test the wing’s ability to deploy assets anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

F-22 Raptors prepare to takeoff

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – An F-22 Raptor returns from flight during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. The F-22 is assigned to the 7th Fighter Squadron. The 49th Wing launched a total of 15 F-22s, setting a record high for generation during an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)