Raptor Declared Combat Ready Lockheed Martin's F-22A Raptor surpassed a monumental milestone Thursday when the United States Air Force declared the Raptor has reached initial operational capability -- meaning it is officially ready to serve on the front lines. General Ronald E. Keys, Commander of Air Combat Command, made the historic announcement at Langley Air Force Base, VA, from a Raptor hangar near his headquarters.
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