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DEPLOYED OPERATIONS

T

HE OPPORTUNITY TO join

US Air Force personnel

deployed to the Middle East

and to  y on a mission during

Operation ‘Inherent Resolve’

supporting F-22 Raptors was

an incredible experience. Squadrons

that are on operations away from home

live for work. They put in long days and

are totally dedicated to their missions,

often functioning in extreme conditions

and for long periods of time.

It’s easy to see why some people

decide to dedicate their lives to military

service — it’s that feeling of pride that

they are contributing to their country.

However it comes at a price, namely

being away from home and family for

extended periods.

It also has an impact on readiness.

While the deployed squadrons are

focused on their immediate combat

role, it may represent only a fraction of

their overall mission sets. Therefore, a

balance of time on the road and time

back at home plate is a healthy model

for any air force, irrespective of its size

and how stretched budgets may be.

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A 94th EFS F-22A Raptor is prepared for an

Operation ‘Inherent Resolve’ mission from

Al Dhafra in May. Jamie Hunter

04 August 2018 //^ http://www.combataircraft.net

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