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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. James Warren, 49th Maintenance Squadron, hugs his son May 21, 2010, before deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Twelve F-22 Raptors deployed from Holloman to Kadena AB along with approximately 250 Airmen. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the 49th Maintenance Group spend time with their family and friends May 21, 2010, before deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Twelve F-22 Raptors deployed from Holloman to Kadena AB along with approximately 250 Airmen. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the 49th Maintenance Group spend time with family and friends May 21, 2010, before deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Twelve F-22 Raptors deployed from Holloman to Kadena AB along with approximately 250 Airmen. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Team Holloman members load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in support of a recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./ Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Mark Riekena, 446th Operations Support Flight load master, directs a load crew member as he positions equipment and cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., May 22, 2010. The cargo was being sent in support of a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A load team member secures a generator onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., May 22, 2010, in support of a recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Joey Villajomez, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, assists with loading a generator and other cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An R-11 fuels truck sits at the tarmac of the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources compound, preparing to refuel a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., May 22, 2010. The C-17 carried cargo from Holloman to Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of a recent deployment. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Team Holloman members load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in support of a recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./ Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Team Holloman members load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in support of a recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, 49th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks with Staff Sgt. Michael Hammers, 49th Maintenance Squadron, and other Airmen at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources compound before they leave for their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Team Holloman members enjoy a midnight cookout at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources base compound, May 22, 2010, before deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan. First sergeants and squadron commanders from around Holloman volunteered to serve the deployers a hot meal to show their appreciation and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis down the runway May 24, 2010. Crew members from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., along with refueling aircraft, support Team Holloman in a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor takes off from Holloman Air Force Base May 24, 2010. Members of Team Holloman and 12 Raptors deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements. The United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- F-22 Raptors take off from Holloman Air Force Base May 24, 2010. Members of Team Holloman and 12 Raptors deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements. The United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor assigned to Holloman prepares to take off May 24, 2010, as part of a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor assigned to Holloman takes off May 24, 2010, as part of a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., takes off May 24, 2010, as part of a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC- 135 followed F-22 Raptors from Holloman to assist in air refueling. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. This is the latest example of the flexibility U.S. forces have to meet their ongoing commitments and security obligations throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Lt. Col. Robert Teschner, 7th Fighter Squadron commander, inspects the weapons bay on an F-22 Raptor as a part of his pre-flight walk before takeoff May 24, 2010. F-22's from Holloman deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Three F-22 Raptors prepare for takeoff at the end of the runway after receiving a final inspection May 24, 2010. F-22's from Holloman deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor prepares for takeoff at the end of the runway after receiving a final inspection May 24, 2010. F-22's from Holloman deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor taxis out to the end of the runway before takeoff May 24, 2010. Twelve F-22's from Holloman are deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Lt. Col. Robert Teschner, 7th Fighter Squadron commander, performs a pre-flight systems check of an F-22 Raptor to ensure it is properly functioning before takeoff May 24, 2010. F-22?s from Holloman deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for approximately four months as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A load team member secures cargo onto a floor board of a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., May 22, 2010, in support of a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Holloman members deployed to Kadena AB in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States Department of Defense continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./ Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Master Sgt. Terrance Philon, 313th Airlift Squadron, secures the position of cargo loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in support of the recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2010. Team Holloman members deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr. / Released)
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Shawn Creedon, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares an F-22 Raptor to take off for a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2010. As part of continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces throughout the Western Pacific as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II / Released)
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Team Holloman Airmen and Raptors deploy
by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss
49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
5/26/2010 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The U.S. Air Force deployed 12 F-22A Raptors from Holloman to Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2010, for approximately four months.
The F-22s were accompanied by approximately 250 Airmen from Holloman representing the 49th Maintenance Group, 49th Operations Group, 49th Mission Support Group and the 44th Fighter Group collectively.
The personnel and aircraft deployed are a part of the first major deployment of the F-22 from Holloman to the Pacific region.
"This is a tremendous milestone for the 49th Fighter Wing and members of Team Holloman," said Col. David Sullivan, 49th Fighter Wing vice commander. "This will mark the first time F-22s from Holloman have deployed to the Western Pacific to train in a forward location, while maintaining a credible deterrent posture and presence in the region."
Colonel Sullivan said the deployment is a prudent measure to maintain a credible deterrent posture and presence in the region. It is not in response to any specific situation in the region. The Department of Defense routinely evaluates readiness and regularly deploys U.S. forces to maintain a suitable presence in each region of the world.
Many of the organizations that make up Team Holloman played significant roles in the preparation and execution of the first major deployment of the F-22 Raptor. Personnel who deployed with the aircraft all have specific roles in making this mission a success.
One maintainer said he is excited about the new experience and the positive impact Team Holloman has the chance to make.
"I think everybody will get new experiences while helping those who are really in need of it, said Airman 1st Class Matthew Jose, 7th Fighter Squadron. "I take pride in my job, making sure the pilots are qualified so they can execute the mission."
The F-22A is a transformational combat aircraft that can avoid enemy detection, cruises at supersonic speeds, is highly maneuverable and provides the joint forces an unprecedented level of integrated situational awareness.
A deployment of this nature requires not only support from all members of Team Holloman, but from local community leaders and civilian counterparts.
"I want to let everyone in the Tularosa Basin know this deployment would not be possible if it were not for the remarkable support of the residents of Alamogordo and the surrounding areas. Your continued encouragement and support are reasons our Airmen are able to be successful in today's constantly changing threat environments," said Colonel Sullivan.
Team Holloman's last deployed to the Western Pacific was in 2007 when the 9th Fighter Squadron began a three-month deployment to the Republic of Korea with the F-117 Nighthawk.
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