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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

An F-22 Raptor taxies on the flight line at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The 199th Fighter Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard is transitioning from the F-15 and will serve as the only Air National Guard led joint Guard and Active Duty squadron in the Pacific and the second in the U.S. Air Force. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

A Hawaiian dancer, welcomes the arrival of the first two F-22 Raptors Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The ceremony marks the beginning of the partnership between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force flying the fifth generation fighter at Hickam. The F-22 Raptors are assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron,154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron, 15th Wing. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

A Hawaiian conch shell blower, blowing the 'Pu' (pronounced 'poo'), which is the Hawaiian name for conch shell, marks these days very often the official beginning of a ceremony. Traditionally, blowing of the Pu, is a deep part of the Hawaiian culture, has various meanings. Today the "Pu" is used to announce the opening of the ceremony for the arrival of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, arrival of its first F-22 Raptors. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky during the F-22 Arrival Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The ceremony marks the beginning of the partnership between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force flying the fifth generation fighter at Hickam. The F-22 Raptors are assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron,154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron, 15th Wing. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, describes his F-16 Falcon incentive flight, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Mr. Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, climbs down the ladder of a F-16 Falcon, after an incentive flight, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, and Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, taxis in the after an incentive flight, in a F- 16 Falcon, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, and Mr. Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, taxis onto the runway as they prepare for takeoff, in a F- 16 Falcon, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, and Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, taxis for takeoff, in a F- 16 Falcon, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, and Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, taxis for takeoff, in an F- 16 Falcon, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Stapp, Aircrew Flight Equipment, from the 187th Fighter Wing, Montgomery Alabama, assists, Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, with preflight instructions prior to take off, for an incentive flight on a F-16 Falcon, on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, checks his flight suit prior to take off for an incentive flight on a F-16 Falcon on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, completes his F-16 Falcon preflight checklist, with Lee Webber, President and Publisher, for The Honolulu Advertiser, prior to takeoff on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, received an incentive flight, from the 100th Fighter Squadron, TDY from Montgomery, Alabama, on this F-16 Falcon, which is dedicated to the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America? first black military airmen. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, completes his F-16 Falcon preflight checklist, with Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, prior to takeoff on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Col. Samuel (Sam) Black, Director of Operations, 100th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard Alabama, completes his F-16 Falcon preflight checklist, with Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, prior to takeoff on the flightline, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Local community leader flies with Falcons

Lee Webber, President and Publisher for The Honolulu Advertiser, poses for a photo after suiting up for an incentive flight on an F-16 Falcon with personnel from the 100th Fighter Squadron, TDY to Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7, 2010. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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F-22's arrive at Andersen

Members of the 36th Wing welcome the crew and pilots of F-22 Raptors to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 13. 2010. The Raptors are assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and are forward deployed to support the Theater Security Packages in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Julian North)

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F-22's arrive at Andersen

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, lands at Andersen AFB. Guam, Jan. 13, 2010. The Raptor is one of fifteen from Elmendorf that are forward deployed to support the Theater Security Packages in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Julian North)

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F-22's arrive at Andersen

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, prepares to land at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan. 13, 2010. The Raptor is one of fifteen from Elmendorf that are forward deployed to support the Theater Security Packages in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Julian North)

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