Langley to decide on F/A-22 squadron

Langley to decide on F/A-22 squadron

(EXCERPT) By DENNIS O'BRIEN, The Virginian-Pilot © October 8, 2003
Last updated: 11:04 PM

HAMPTON -- The Air Force is expected to announce soon which of three
F-15C squadrons based at Langley will become the first operational
unit in the nation to fly the stealth F/A-22.

The chosen squadron's transition from the F-15C Eagle to the F/A-22
Raptor likely will begin in November or December of 2004, said Col.
Frank Gorenc, commander of the 1st Fighter Wing and Langley Air Force
Base.

``I'm excited to be here, because I'll be part of it,'' said Gorenc,
who last month took command of the base and the wing, which includes
the three F-15C squadrons and a host of support units.

Once the new planes arrive, the squadron would become fully
operational with the Raptors in a little more than a year, Gorenc
said. All three of the wing's fighter squadrons are expected to make
the transition by the end of 2007.

The first squadrons to field a new aircraft serve as a proving ground
for the maintenance and suppor...

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