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  • A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., prepares to receive fuel from a forward area refueling point in conjunction with exercise Stealth Guardian at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 10, 2017. Stealth Guardian is designed to demonstrate the Air Force’s ability to quickly deploy F-22 assets at a moment’s notice while showcasing the ability to establish flying operations in a combat or contingency environment.

    Stealth Guardian: Forward Air Refueling Point increases Air Force capabilities

    Airmen from the 325th Fighter Wing and the 23rd Wing were put to the test in a simulated deployed environment at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., as part of exercise Stealth Guardian, Aug. 10, 2017. During this segment of the exercise, two F-22 Raptors from Tyndall’s 95th Fighter Squadron were rearmed and refueled by way of a forward air refueling point from an HC-130J Combat King II.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Carnahan, 44th Fighter Group crew chief, cleans the windshield of an F-22 Raptor on the flightline at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 10, 2016. In addition to maintaining and repairing the F-22, crew chiefs at Tyndall also ensure the jet is in perfect condition before the pilot enters the jet. The 44th FG accomplishes total force integration by providing pilots, maintainers and support personnel in partnership with the 325th Fighter Wing to execute the Tyndall mission to train and project unrivaled combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller/Released)

    Tyndall’s Total Force: 44th Maintenance Squadron keeps F-22 Raptors flying

    Whether they’re on active or reserve orders, the Airmen of the 44th Maintenance Squadron keep Tyndall’s F-22 Raptors mission ready through the process of Total Force Integration. Through its combination of traditional reservists and active-reserve technicians, the 44th MXS is able to keep up with the high demands of keeping a 5th generation jet at top performance just as well as a full active-duty squadron.
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