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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Philip Johnson, a functional check flight pilot assigned to the 514th Flight Test Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to conduct a functional check flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2023. This functional check flight was the last test conducted over a five-year period to get tail number AF-07-146 operational after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. The flight was successful and aircraft 146 returned to the operational fleet that same day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Eller, an F-22 Raptor crew chief assigned to the 90th Air Maintenance Unit, prepares to shut down tail number AF-07-146 after a successful afterburner run on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for aircraft 146, one of the final tests the jet had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

Tail number AF-07-146, an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, conducts an afterburner run at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for aircraft 146, one of the final tests the jet had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Eller, an F-22 Raptor crew chief assigned to the 90th Air Maintenance Unit, equips his headset in preparation of an afterburner run at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for tail number AF-07-146, one of the final tests the aircraft had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Eller, an F-22 Raptor crew chief assigned to the 90th Air Maintenance Unit, inspects an F-22 in preparation of an afterburner run on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for tail number AF-07-146, one of the final tests the aircraft had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Veurink, an F-22 Raptor craftsman assigned to the 90th Air Maintenance Unit, connects a repositioning tool to an F-22 in preparation of an afterburner run at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for aircraft 146, one of the final tests the aircraft had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

Tail number AF-07-146, an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, is towed in preparation of an afterburner run at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19, 2023. The afterburner run was conducted to ensure the correct transfer of fuel for aircraft 146, one of the final tests the aircraft had to undergo over a five-year period to return to operational status after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Jefferson, an F-22 Raptor craftsman assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, secures towing equipment during the rebalancing of an F-22 at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, April 4, 2023. The rebalancing was one of the final tests conducted over a five-year period to get tail number AF-07-146 operational after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Bowers, a quality insurance inspector assigned to the 3rd Maintenance Group, calibrates balancing equipment during the rebalancing of an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, April 4, 2023. The rebalancing was one of the final tests conducted over a five-year period to get tail number AF-07-146 operational after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Jefferson, an F-22 Raptor craftsman assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, guides an F-22 onto balancing equipment during its rebalancing at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, April 4, 2023. The rebalancing was one of the final tests conducted over a five-year period to get tail number AF-07-146 operational after its crash at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, in 2018. Aircraft 146 conducted a successful functional check flight and returned to the operational fleet May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

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Through it all, Airman bounces back after hardship

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaymie Herbert, 176th Communications Flight customer support technician, shares her personal story overcoming mental health issues and being recognized as one of Alaska's Top 40 Under 40.

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Through it all, Airman bounces back after hardship

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jaymie Herbert, center, poses for the camera with Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford during the Alaska Top 40 Under 40 ceremony at Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Top 40 Under 40 recognizes Alaska's best professionals under 40 who have proven professional excellence and dedication to their community. Herbert is assigned to the 176th Communications Flight as a customer service technician.

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Issac Virgil, a maintainer assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to load GBU-32 munitions onto an F-22 Raptor during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load a GBU-32 onto an F-22 Raptor during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 90th and 525th Aircraft Maintenance Units compete during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-9X missile onto an F-22 Raptor during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-9X missile onto an F-22 Raptor during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Mennen, a maintainer assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, competes in the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Issac Virgil, a maintainer assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, inspects an AIM-9X missile during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Issac Virgil, a maintainer assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, inspects an AIM-9X missile during the 3rd Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The Mission Generation Competition combines the traditional dedicated crew chief, bomb build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined event, highlighting the integrated team effort it takes to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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