A monthly report on the F-22 Raptor Program www.f22-raptor.com May 2010 Historic 44th Fighter Group activated at Holloman By Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 4/19/2010 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE Padilla for entrusting him with the as reservists,” Lindberg said. BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- The Air Force mission of ’s Reserve Command’s 44th Fighter only Reserve F-22 Raptor unit. Behind the hundreds of guests in the Group offi cially stood up here April crowd sat two F-22 Raptors, one of 9 with an activation ceremony and He gave a heartfelt thanks to his large which was painted with a 44th FG tail passing of the historic group’s guidon. family in the audience and to those fl ash and one with a 301st FS tail fl ash. who were not able to make it, and Lindberg mentioned that these two tail The 44th Aircraft Maintenance stressed the importance of his family fl ashes symbolized the “partnership Squadron and 301st Fighter Squadron to his career. He also thanked Col. between the 49th Fighter Wing and the were activated also during the Jeffrey L. Harrigian, 49th Fighter Wing 44th Fighter Group.” ceremony as part of the fi ghter group. commander, for accepting the 44th FG as part of the Holloman family. He also gave mention to the Tuskegee Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla, 10th Air Airmen and 44th Bomb Group veterans Force commander, presided over the “I have to thank Colonel Harrigian – or as they were once called, “the fl ying ceremony. He addressed Holloman’s and my fellow group commanders eight-balls” – who sat in the audience. new citizen Airmen and spoke about because the fact is, they’ve adopted us (“Historic 44th” continues on page 3) the challenging nature of integrating Air Force active-duty and Reserve components that make up the Total Force Integration team.

“Sometimes, TFI is just plain hard, but it is the hard that makes it great,” Padilla said.

Despite its hardships, he said, the “three great commanders” who were chosen to stand up the units at Holloman have done an impressive job. The 44th FG, which began with four people in 2008, now employs 154 people and is slated to have an end strength of 330 people.

“Congratulations to each and every one of you for what you’ve done to build this great Total Force Integration relationship out here at Holloman,” he said, facing the three commanders Col. Donald Lindberg (right) assumes command of the 44th Fighter Group from Maj. Gen. seated behind him. Frank Padilla, 10th Air Force commander, during an activation ceremony April 9, 2010, at , N.M.. The 44th FG is the only Air Force Reserve organization After being passed the 44th FG to be selected to fl y and maintain the U.S. Air Force’s premier air superiority fi ghter, the guidon, Col. Donald Lindberg thanked F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss)

M10-1109865-A001 Airmen bring earthquake relief, F-22 Raptor to Chile air show By Capt. Nathan D. Broshear Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affairs 4/21/2010 - DAVIS-MONTHAN than 17 hours to deliver two F-22 dedicated their time to making FIDAE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Air aircraft to the air show venue, Col. a special event for every group hosted Force members from the F-22 Jeffrey Harrigian, the 49th Fighter Wing by the U.S. Air Force. Raptor Demonstration Team; U.S. commander, and AFSOUTH planners Air Force Academy; Holloman handed over the equipment to be Shortly before the air show began, Air Force Base,N.M.; Texas Air transported south immediately to areas Airmen volunteered to take more National Guard; Air Forces Southern affected by the earthquake. than 40 orphans and at-risk youth to and others joined forces to bring Museo Interactivo Mirador, a world- earthquake relief and Air Force “Solidarity with the people of Chile renowned children’s museum, where airpower to the FIDAE (Feria guided our thought process,” said Col. the group spent the day learning about Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) Bryan Bearden, the Air Forces Southern science with fun hands-on displays. Air and Trade Show in Santiago, director of operations. “In addition to None of the children had ever been to a Chile March 23-28. being able to support the air and trade museum before, and the experience was show, Airmen from across the United truly heartwarming, said Maj. David Held shortly after the 8.8-magnitude States were able to support ongoing Skalicky, the F-22 Demo Team pilot. earthquake south of the Chilean earthquake relief operations with every capitol, the air show’s theme was mission headed to FIDAE.” “The best part of being in Chile for the “solidarity,” prompting FIDAE FIDAE air show is meeting the people participants to bring relief supplies “Equipment brought in by U.S. Air here,” he said. “This is an outstanding for earthquake victims on every Force aircraft was stored in a dedicated opportunity to provide positive role aircraft participating in the show. supply hangar at the air show site and models to the children we’ve met.... C-130s from the Texas Air National immediately moved from the capitol and to showcase our Airmen and their Guard and a C-17 from the 62nd Air to areas in need after aircraft arrived,” capabilities to FIDAE attendees during Wing at McChord Air Force Base added Bearden. the F-22 demonstration.” transported more than 95,000 pounds of relief supplies while en route to The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Some of the children received a the event. led the community outreach efforts, personal tour of the F-22 hangar and visiting local hospitals, children met the demo team. Later, the young Members of the 49th Fighter Wing from the Make a Wish Foundation, VIPs stepped on board the C-17 and at Holloman Air Force Base loaded TELETON and the ALDEAS SOS posed for photos with C-130 aircrews. pallets of supplies from New Mexico orphanage. While the demo team spoke hardware stores that were transported to dozens of international media outlets, The Airmen were clearly touched by via C-130 to Chile. After fl ying more Airmen from every unit participating the experience of meeting the Chilean children and sharing their love of airpower with each group. At the end of the event, Airmen donated more than $2,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation.

“This personal donation will provide deserving children with once-in-a- lifetime experiences – much in the same way they provided us with life- long memories of our interaction with them,” added Skalicky.

Also during the week, engineering students from the Catholic University in Santiago visited the show, toured the SANTIAGO, Chile -- Children from the Make a Wish Foundation pose with members of Air Combat Command’s F-22 Demonstration Team during the FIDAE air and trade aircraft and got a chance to exchange show in Santiago, Chile. The group toured Air Force displays, sat in the cockpit of cargo ideas with Air Force maintainers. aircraft and met with Airmen for several hours during the international event. Airmen Distinguished guests to the Air Force were so moved by their interaction with the young VIPs that at the conclusion of the displays also included the president of show, the Air Force delegation made a personal donation to the Make a Wish program. Chile and air chiefs from several Latin American air forces. M10-1109865-A001 2 This was the fi rst F-22 Raptor assigned to the 8th Fighter Squadron outside a hangar at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The pilots and maintainers of the 8th FS will work hand-in-hand with the 7th Fighter Squadron until the unit deploys this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John D. Strong II)

(“Historic 44th” continued from page 1) “We’ve got some phenomenal heritage humbled to be their commander, and The major said that the goal of the 44th sitting here beside you. Those who offered them a challenge. AMXS will be to provide to the fl ying sit there are highly decorated,” said squadrons combat-ready aircraft with Lindberg. “That’s a heritage, fl ying eight- “I take this job seriously,” Furman bombs, missiles and bullets so they can balls, that you guys are going to inherit.” said. “I will take care of you, and I will carry out the combatant commander’s lead you. Have no doubt in that. But I objective. After receiving his fi rst salute as 44th challenge each and every one of you. FG commander, Lindberg passed The challenge is to juggle three pieces “We are in the business of war, and we the 301st FS guidon to Lt. Col. Kent of your life: your military side, your must keep ourselves and our aircraft Furman. Furman echoed Lindberg’s civilian employer if you choose to do ready at all times,” he said. “The sentiments about the veterans who were so, and your family. It’s a fi ne balance.” 44th AMXS is on the right path. Its present, as the Tuskegee Airmen were members are patriots, citizen soldiers, originally associated with the 301st. Finally, Lindberg passed the last who provide a combat-ready force, guidon to Maj. William Magee, who who are well-trained and motivated. “I’m humbled and honored to be in the was charged with the responsibility of I’m honored to have the opportunity to presence of some great warriors, men leading the Airmen of the 44th AMXS serve beside them and to command this who faced not only on the ground but in support of maintaining the 49th FW’s great squadron.” in the air, insurmountable challenges, F-22 fl eet. After assuming command missions that were fl own through such of the squadron, Magee began his formidable defenses and targets that speech with a quote relevant to his new there were over 50 percent loss rates,” responsibilities. Flying Highlights Furman said. “Luke 12:48 says ‘to whom much is Total sorties fl own: 63,742 “To the Tuskegee Airmen, rest assured given, much is expected’ and what that the 301st FS of today, fl ying the Air I’ve been given certainly fi ts in the Flight hour total: 88,876 Force’s premier air dominance fi ghter, the category of ‘much’. Because I’ve Operational: 78,222 F-22, trains and stands ready to continue been given such an honor, I realize that legacy if called to do so,” he said. much will be expected of me,” Magee Test: 10,654 said. The men and women of the 44th He then addressed the citizen Airmen AMXS deserve the best, and I intend Totals through April 30, 2010 of 301st FS, saying he was honored and to give them all I have.”

M10-1109865-A001 3 Tyndall shines at air show By Senior Airman Veronica McMahon Public Affairs 4/16/2010 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE events chief marketing offi cer at Force Thunderbirds, Lt. Col. Case BASE, Fla. -- More than 137,000 Langley AFB. Cunningham, former director of people from all around the Southeast operations for the 43rd FS. gathered to watch the many This is Skalicky’s last season as the performances that took place April 10 demo pilot. “It was the best Thunderbirds show and 11 at Eglin AFB, Fla., during the I have ever seen,” said Col. Bradley 75th Annual Eglin Open House and “The pilot who brought out the aircraft McCoy, 325th Fighter Wing vice Air Show. is taking over next season,” said commander. “They had impressive Skalicky. “He is also from Tyndall.” new additions to the show such Although the crowd witnessed as the diamond loop on takeoff. It many different aerial acts, one Maj. Henry Schantz, 325th Fighter was great hearing over the speakers demonstration caught the eye of the Wing executive offi cer, is scheduled to the familiar voice of Lieutenant people from Tyndall AFB because be an F-22 demo pilot next season. Colonel Cunningham checking in the it was Team Tyndall’s aircraft that Thunderbirds.” the crowd cheered over during the “I am very honored to be selected as F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team’s the ACC F-22 demonstration pilot,” Many members of Tyndall were there performance. said Schantz. “It is an incredible to witness the performance. responsibility to showcase the world’s “The jets are right here from Tyndall most advanced and dominant fi ghter, “My three boys really enjoyed the air AFB,” said Maj. David “Zeke” and I look forward to it. The ability to show, especially the F-22 demo and Skalicky, F-22 Raptor demo pilot. aid in recruiting and retention for the the Thunderbirds,” said McCoy. “From “There is a lot of signifi cance in that Air Force while displaying the Raptor’s the time they stepped to the jets until because all of the pilots are trained unmatched capability is really a dream the engines shut down, their eyes were at Tyndall. I started fl ying the F-22s come true.” glued to the airplanes. Tyndall is looking there at the 43rd Fighter Squadron in forward to hosting next year’s air show early 2006.” While the F-22 aircraft represented and will reciprocate the hospitality Tyndall at the air show, the 325th received at .” Skalicky is in his second season in Fighter Wing also had one of action. He is an operational instructor its alumni leading the U.S. Air at Langley AFB, Va.

“This show was just awesome for us because it showcased the best aspects of the Air Force - technology and teamwork,” said the demo pilot. “Our team is great and there is nothing like the people you get to meet.”

The team displays the capabilities of the world’s most advanced fi ghter aircraft and was at the air show to recruit and retain America’s fi nest, Maj. David “Zeke” Skalicky, F-22 Raptor demo pilot, performing during the Eglin Air showcase American airpower and Force Base Open House and Air Show April 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman enhance community relations, said Veronica McMahon) Lt. Col. William Edwards, aerial

F-22 Delivery Status: Lockheed Martin delivered Raptor 4160 April 29 to the U.S. Air Force. The delivery marked the 80th straight F-22 delivered on or ahead of schedule. Year-to-date totals include seven deliveries and seven builds, with overall program totals standing at 160 aircraft delivered and 165 builds. The total number of aircraft achieving Platinum Star Quality – or zero defect – is 36.

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