The dramatic elephant walk at Elmendorf Air Force Base was more than an impressive photo-op.
Here s What You Need to Remember: Maintaining five, bigger F-22 squadrons
instead of six smaller ones could help the Air Force to boost the flagging readiness of the overall Raptor fleet. Since becoming operational in 2005, the F-22 fleet on average has achieved roughly a 50-percent readiness rate one of the lowest rates of all U.S. fighter types.
A U.S. Air Force wing in Alaska managed to launch 24 F-22 Raptor stealth fighters plus an E-3 radar plane and a C-17 transport, all in quick succession.
The Republic of Singapore air force deployed airmen, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15SG fighters and a G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base, May 24, 2021.,
The Republic of Singapore air force deployed airmen, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15SG fighters and a G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base, May 24, 2021., News, features and commentaries about Air Force Reserve people, equipment and missions
The Republic of Singapore air force deployed airmen,
F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15SG fighters and a G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft to
This deployment provides bilateral training for aircrew and maintenance personnel to enhance interoperability and cultivate regional partnerships.
“We welcome the RSAF deployment and the opportunity to further enhance cooperation and bolster our respective capabilities together,” said
Brig. Gen. Jeremy T. Sloane, 36th Wing commander. “The U.S.-Singapore bond is grounded in a history of common interests and shared perspectives.”
This deployment continues the long-running practice of training on Guam, having conducted bilateral exercises with the U.S. Marine Corps as early as the 1990s. Most recently in 2019, the RSAF deployed to Andersen AFB to conduct training.
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