Hawaiian Raptors launch for a Joint Training
A pilot from the Hawaiian Raptors prepares the F-22 Raptor for engine start on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 20, 2015. The F-22 Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)