F-22s Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall AFB, Fla., touched down at RAF Lakenheath, England, on April 11 to kick off a month of training across Europe. It was the second F-22 deployment to US European Command, according to a release. The Raptors will train with Europe-based aircraft until May, and will help “deter any actions that destabilize regional security,” according to US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. F-22s last deployed in August to train in Estonia, Germany, and Poland. USAFE did not provide details on where the F-22s would train this time.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.
