F-22 back in the skies

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor awaits release from the end of the runway, Sept. 21, 2011, to taxi out for a flight. Four Raptors were launched as Holloman’s premiere aircraft return to the sky. An expedient and safe return-to-fly ensures F-22 crews will return to combat mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

F-22 back in the skies

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor awaits release from the end of the runway, Sept. 21, 2011, to taxi out for a flight. Four Raptors were launched as Holloman’s premiere aircraft return to the sky. An expedient and safe return-to-fly ensures F-22 crews will return to combat mission readiness for the F-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

Holloman to provide 5th generation fighter support

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to assist in the lifting of a T-38 Talon Dec. 14, 2010. The aircraft, flown to Holloman by the NASA's Super Guppy aircraft, are the first two of 15 to be shipped here after being used by the Republic of South Korea for training. Holloman's T-38 Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance program will be responsible for regenerating all of the aircraft before they are shipped to their designated operating location where they will be used for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Holloman to provide 5th generation fighter support

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Edward Harris, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, holds a tether line during the unloading of two T-38 Talons Dec. 14, 2010. The aircraft were transported here using NASA's Super Guppy aircraft and are the first two of 15 to be shipped here. The U.S. aircraft were used by the Republic of South Korea for training up until a few years ago and will now be regenerated and used as fifth generation fighter support. Holloman will regenerate the T-38s before they are sent to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. and Tyndall AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

586th FLTS hits testing milestone

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Eric Peterson secures a protective dome cover on an inert Laser Maverick Aug. 25, 2010. The Laser Maverick is an air-to-ground missile that can seek out laser-designated targets and this is the first time the 586th Flight Test Squadron has tested external stores on the modified C-12J. Mr. Peterson is the Laser Maverick lead engineer with Raytheon Company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

586th FLTS hits testing milestone

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Capt. Reid Larson explains details about an inert Laser Maverick attached to a highly-modified C-12J during an interview Aug. 25, 2010. The Laser Maverick is an air-to-ground missile that can seek out laser-designated targets. This is the first time the 586th Flight Test Squadron has tested external stores on the modified C-12J. Captain Larson is the Chief Flight Test Engineer with the 586th FLTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)