F-22 Raptor taxis on flightline

An F-22 Raptor from the 7th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway at Holloman Air Force Base. For training, it utilizes the massive area known as "Raptor Airspace," which fully overlays the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss/Released)

F-22 Raptor taxis on flightline

An F-22 Raptor from the 7th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway at Holloman Air Force Base. For training, it utilizes the massive area known as "Raptor Airspace," which fully overlays the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss/Released)

F-22 Raptors prepare to takeoff

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – An F-22 Raptor taxis to the runway during a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 29. The F-22s are 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)

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 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 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)