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The First F/A-22 Squadron Begins Training
Friday, Apr. 1, 2005; 10:51 AM

Lt. Col. James Hecker commands the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, which will be the first operational F/A-22 Raptor squadron in the Air Force.

Related Story: Post reporter Renae Merle looks at the debate within the Pentagon and in Congress about whether the U.S. can afford the F/A-22 at this time.



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