Sat, May 30, 2009
First Overseas Deployment For 94th FS Sinmce Fielding F-22
Approximately 280 Langley Air Force Base Airmen and 12 F-22
Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron depart this week for an air
and space expeditionary force deployment to demonstrate the
continued U.S. commitment to fulfill its security responsibilities
throughout the Western Pacific.
The 94th FS Airmen, along with members of the Virginia Air
National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, are deploying to Kadena Air
Base, Japan, as part of a theater security package.
"This deployment is an excellent avenue to ensure that all
facets of our unique brand of air power are able to perform at a
moment's notice," said Lt. Col. Adrian Spain, the 94th FS
commander. "Many of our pilots and maintainers have not experienced
this type of deployment with the Raptor, so it will be an
opportunity to prove our ability to respond anywhere, anytime."
This is the first overseas deployment for the 94th FS since
transitioning to the F-22. As part of their preparation for the
deployment, the squadron worked with the 27th FS, who returned from
their deployment to Kadena AB in April.
"They captured all of their lessons learned and passed them on
to us to help make sure the deployment is even better," said Lt.
Col. Pete Fesler, the 94th FS director of operations.
Specifically, the squadron learned what type of cargo and spare
parts to bring to ensure the jets are working at their optimum
performance, Colonel Fesler said.
They also prepared for the type of training they will conduct
during the deployment. The 94th FS plans to train with and against
the F-15 Eagles based at Kadena AB, as well as the Japan Air Self
Defense Forces and the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornets. Squadron
members will be able to practice the way they would fight; as part
of a coalition or joint team. [ANN Salutes 2nd Lt. Georganne
Schultz, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs]
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