[MilCom] F-22

[Chris Corley]

F-22 scheduled for first overseas deployment


3th Air Force Public Affairs

1/10/2007 - HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFNEWS) -- Air Force officials
are scheduled to deploy a squadron of F-22 Raptors to Kadena Air Base,
Japan, as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package in the
Western Pacific in early 2007.

This will be the first overseas deployment for the Air Force's newest
fighter.

The F-22 is a transformational combat aircraft that is effectively invisible
to threats, cruises at supersonic speeds, is highly maneuverable, and
provides the joint force an unprecedented level of integrated situational
awareness. As part of continuing force-posture adjustments to address
worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional
forces throughout the Western Pacific.

This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet our
ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region
by maintaining a flexible and credible presence.
CHRIS CORLEY
WEST CENTRAL GA