(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON, U.S. - July 29, 2010: The Department of the Air Force announced today its actions to consolidate the F-22 fleet. The secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff of the Air Force determined the most effective basing for the F-22. This requires redistributing aircraft from one F-22 squadron to units at four F-22 bases. A second squadron will be relocated to an existing F-22 base.The affected bases are:Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.: Deactivate one squadron of F-22s and disperse that squadron’s aircraft to other F-22 units. Relocate the remaining squadron to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska - receive six additional aircraft
Langley Air Force Base, Va. - receive six additional aircraft
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. - receive two additional aircraft
Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. - receive one additional squadron
“This plan maximizes combat aircraft and squadrons available for contingencies,” said Kathleen Ferguson, deputy assistant secretary for installations. “By consolidating aircraft at existing bases, F-22 operational flexibility is enhanced.”
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