KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) —
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors from the 525th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, with support from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, traveled to Clark Air Base, Philippines, to integrate and train with Philippine air force 5th Fighter Wing counterparts, March 13-14.
“This was the first time that F-22s, or any fifth-generation aircraft, have landed on and operated out of the Philippines,” said Capt. Karl Schroeder, 525th Fighter Squadron Raptor pilot. “This milestone with a regional ally aids in providing stability and security to the Indo-Pacific.”
The trip to Clark was accomplished with support from a small team of Airmen and a minimal footprint, exercising another primary focus of the U.S. Air Force — Agile Combat Employment.
Day one kicked off with a luncheon where Philippine air force members introduced…
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