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Back in business

Maj. Jesse Colwell mans Holloman's air traffic control tower Oct. 1. The 44th Fighter Group resumed flight operations after an Air Force wide grounding of F-22s.

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F-22 rolls out

Staff Sgt. Philp Philipson marshals an F-22 Oct. 1. The F-22s, grounded by Air Force officials, have resumed flying operations at Holloman. During the stand down, maintainers performed maintenance and repairs on Holloman’s fleet of about 20 Raptors.

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Heart rate ... check; Oxygen level ... check

Pilots are now wearing monitoring devices to check heart rate and oxygen levels while in flight. This is one of Holloman's safety measures following a four-month F-22 grouding, mandated by Air Force officials. The Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz have recently approved an implementation plan developed by Air Combat Command officials that will allow the F-22 Raptor to resume flight operations after a four-month stand down.

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Pull Chocks on F-22s Stand Down

A 44th Fighter Group maintainer pulls chocks on an F-22 Oct. 1. For the first time in four months, Reservists are supporting flying operations. The commander of Air Combat Command directed a stand-down of the fleet May 3 as a safety precaution, following 12 separate reported incidents where pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms. About 20 aircraft at Holloman were grounded.

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F-22s Resume Flight Operations

Capt. Bryan Dick returns salute as he taxis out an F-22. Air Force officials approved an implementation plan that will allow the F-22 Raptor to resume flight operations. All Air Force F-22s, including about 20 aircraft at Holloman were grounded four months because there were reported incidents of pilots experiencing hypoxia-like symptoms.

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Pilots honor fallen Airmen

Three F-16s from the 457th Fighter Squadron based at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas and One F-4 from Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico flyover a memorial service Jan. 14, 2011 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The service honored Col. James E. Dennany and Maj. Robert L. Tucci, who were reported missing in action after their F-4 went down during a mission over Laos Nov. 12, 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Melissa Harvey)

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457th Fighter Squadron F-16s fly over Armed Forces Bowl

F-16s from the 457th Fighter Squadron fly over the Armed Forces Bowl Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. The 457th Fighter Squadron is stationed at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Melissa Harvey)

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301st Fighter Wing provides F-16 flyover for the 2010 World Series

301st Fighter Wing F-16s fly over Ranger’s Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Saturday, October 30 before the third game of the 2010 World Series. The 301st Fighter Wing is located at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. The game marked the first home appearance ot the Texas Rangers in a World Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Melissa Harvey)

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Armed Forces Day Airpower event set to create local buzz

Major Gen. Thomas R. Coon, 10th Air Force Commander, flies a 301st Fighter Wing F-16 just above the runway at NAS JRB Ft Worth, site of the upcoming Armed Forces Day Airpower Celebration.Country Superstar Trace Adkins kicks off NAS JRB's Air Power Weekend with a free concert here begins at 7pm on May 15. The May 16 Air Power Demonstration showcases a unique combination of U.S. military aircraft from past, present and future. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Karl Lewis)

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Wheels on the ground

The Space shuttle Endeavour, atop a modified Boeing 747, lands at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, for an overnight stay. The aircraft departed Edwards Air Force Base in California this morning, beginning a cross-country trek back to the spacecraft's homeport at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2(AW) D. Keith Simmons/Released)

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In the news

Local news media crews from all over the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex showed up to interview the 747 pilots who landed with the shuttle Endeavor at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 10. The last time a modified 747 carrying the space shuttle landed here was in the spring of 1997. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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Shuttle returns to Fort Worth

A modified NASA 747 carrying the space shuttle, Endeavor, landed at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas Dec. 10 for refueling and maintenance before continuing to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., the next day. The last time a modified 747 carrying the space shuttle landed here was in the spring of 1997. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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Gas and go

Maj. Jason Smith, 457th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Spad, tops off his tank before heading on to Nellis Air Force Base. The 2008 Civic Leader Tour witnessed this mid-air refueling as part of the program to enlighten local community leaders on the Air Force Reserve mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dave O?Lenick)

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Target practice delivers direct hits

Using the experience of two former Air Force Fighter pilots and some Okie Ingenuity, the range staff created a Mig-21 from a retired US Navy A-4. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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With thanks to those who serve

Four aircraft were cleaned and painted by Straube?s Aircraft Services out of Hawaii, in response to a message from Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin, Air Force Reserve Command vice commander, emphasizing the need to respect and properly maintain our Air Force heritage; specifically static aircraft around the Air Force Reserve. These aircraft were painted as recently as 2001, but birds, time and the Texas weather had taken their toll on the F-105 Thunderchief, F-4D and F-4E Phantoms and the F-16N Fighting Falcon. So the decision was made to refurbish and repaint them using high-gloss paint for ease of cleaning and aesthetic purposes. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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We will remember you

The air park is dedicated to the men and women who died while serving in the 301st Fighter Wing. In fact, some of their names are painted on the sides of the aircraft as pilot, crew chief, or weapons officer. Other painted names include those who were wing commanders at the time the aircraft were assigned to the 301st inventory. Interestingly, though the F-105 and both F-4's were actually assigned to and flown by the 301st Fighter Wing, the F-16N was actually a Navy asset. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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If for just a day...

(right to left) Master Sgt. Nate Robin, 301st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, assists Tech. Sgt. Scott Pecikonis, 301st AMXS crew chief, with the 301st Fighter Wing's latest Pilot for a Day participant. The "Pilot of the Day" program is an opportunity to have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness visit the wing in hopes of forgetting, for just one day, their situation. The program has seen six children since it began in 2005. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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On final approach

Lt Gen John "Coach" Bradley, Air Force Reserve Command commander, parks for the final time Friday, June 20, 2008, following his final F-16 flight at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Carswell Field, Texas. General Bradley completed his flying career logging in over 7053 total flight hours, many with the 457th Fighter Squadron Fighting Spads here. (U.S Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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Farewell to the Chief

Lt Gen John "Coach" Bradley, Air Force Reserve Command commander, receives an honorable arrival following his final F-16 flight at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Carswell Field, Texas. General Bradley completed his flying career Friday, June 20, 2008, logging in over 7053 total flight hours, many with the 457th Fighter Squadron Fighting Spads here. (U.S Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

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