F-22 anchor of airstrike sorties in Syria

Air Combat Command chief Gen. Hawk Carlisle said at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium that the F-22’s advanced capabilities made it an important asset in Operation Inherent Resolve.

The ability of the stealth fighter to re-role in the middle of a strike mission has led to an increase in its use.

“We’re putting Raptors into every package whenever we can because they have exceeded even what we have expected,” Carlisle said.

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