ACC evaluates 49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Robert Pray and Staff Sgt. Fredrick Koval, both aircraft maintainers from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, install a 600 gallon fuel tank on an F-22 Raptor, April 28, 2011, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. A Phase I ORI -- the type of ORI Holloman is conducting -- replicates a scenario which drives wing actions to rapidly deploy personnel, aircraft and equipment, while a local threat intelligence increases Force Protection Conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

ACC evaluates 49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Fredrick Koval, a dedicated crew chief from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares a 600 gallon fuel tank for installation on an F-22 Raptor, April 28, 2011, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. The base participated in the ORI to demonstrate to Air Combat Command inspectors the Wing's ability to rapidly deploy forces for major combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

ACC evaluates 49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. David Wines, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs an operations check on an F-22 Raptor, April 27, 2011, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. Members from the 49th AMXS prepared F-22s while the Inspector General’s team validated their performance and ability to rapidly deploy forces for major combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

ACC evaluates 49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor taxies down the “Canyon”, April 27, 2011, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. A Phase I ORI -- the type of ORI Holloman is conducting -- replicates a scenario which drives wing actions to rapidly deploy personnel, aircraft and equipment, while a local threat intelligence drives the wing into increased Force Protection Conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

ACC evaluates 49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Maj. Brandon Tellez, 7th Fighter Squadron, taxis out onto the “Canyon” before takeoff, April 27, 2010, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. The 49th Wing commander, Col. David Krumm, initiated many exercises over the past few months to ensure the wing is ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

F-22 Raptors launch in support of the Operational Readiness Inspection

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor takes-off, April 27, 2011, during the 49th Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection. A Phase I ORI -- the type of ORI Holloman is conducting -- replicates a scenario which drives wing actions to rapidly deploy personnel, aircraft and equipment, while a local threat intelligence drives the wing into increased Force Protection Condition's. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne/Released)