F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron prepare to launch for a sortie surge from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 6, 2015. A record breaking 62 Raptor sorties were successfully launched from the runway at JBPHH. A sortie surge, or an increase in flying operations, simulates wartime operations, which is higher than the standard training tempo.( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released) 150606-F-WY331-003 by Hawaii Air National Guard

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