U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., sits on the flightline Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The Raptors forward deployed from RAF Lakenheath in support of the training and exercises with U.S. Air Force F-15 aircraft and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects an F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., on the flightline Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. This F-22 flying training deployment is an example of how the U.S is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., prepares for takeoff on the flightline Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. This forward deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to maximize training opportunities, demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s steadfast commitment to NATO allies and deter any actions that destabilize regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul White, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, stands guard of an F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. This forward deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to maximize training opportunities, demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s steadfast commitment to NATO allies and deter any actions that destabilize regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul White, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, stands guard of F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. This forward deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to train alongside U.S. and allied air force aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., sits on the flightline Oct. 17, 2017, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. This forward deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to maximize training opportunities, demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s steadfast commitment to NATO allies and deter any actions that destabilize regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploy to Poland

Published Oct. 26, 2017
By Senior Airman Tenley Long
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

POWIDZ, AIR BASE, Poland -- Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, deployed Oct. 17, 2017, to Powidz Air Base, Poland, in support of the training and exercises with U.S. Air Force F-15 aircraft and NATO allies.