SQUADRON OF THE WEEK: 43rd Fighter Squadron
First Lieutenant Thomas Heikkenen, 43rd Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor b-course student, dons his flight gear Sept. 22 at the 43rd FS. The 43rd FS is responsible for providing air dominance training for America’s newest fighter, the F-22 Raptor. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen/Released)