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U.S. Air Force Capt. Miles Heater, 19th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, evades simulated enemy trackers during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. The F-22 Raptor is a single-seat fighter, which means pilots must be prepared to survive alone in the wilderness if they become isolated behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Owens, 647th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, calibrates his night vision lens during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Security forces Airmen are trained to participate in team patrol movements, tactical drill, battle procedures and other military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Fuller, 15th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, instructs F-22 Raptor pilots on SERE tactics on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. In the event that pilots find themselves on the ground, SERE specialists are tasked with preparing Air Force aircrew with the essential skills to survive in the wild and in enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Fuller, 15th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, teaches F-22 Raptor pilots tactics for setting up a shelter in the woods on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. In the event that pilots find themselves on the ground, SERE specialists are tasked with preparing Air Force aircrew with the essential skills to survive in the wild and in enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sam Barrett II, 647th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, holds his position in a formation during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. As the Air Force’s largest career field, security forces are responsible for missile security, defending air bases around the globe, law enforcement on those bases, combat arms and handling military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sam Barrett II, 647th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, prepares to perform simulated medical care on an F-22 Raptor pilot during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. All U.S. Air Force Airmen receive tactical casualty combat care training upon entering service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Fuller, 15th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, teaches F-22 Raptor pilots tactics for lighting a fire with equipment in their emergency kits and items from the wilderness on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. In the event that pilots find themselves on the ground, SERE specialists are tasked with preparing Air Force aircrew with the essential skills to survive in the wild and in enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot starts a fire during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. The F-22 Raptor is a single-seat fighter, which means pilots must be prepared to survive alone in the wilderness if they become isolated behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vance Niles Jr., 647th Security Forces patrolman, holds a position in the woods as part of an extraction team during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. As the Air Force’s largest career field, security forces are responsible for missile security, defending air bases around the globe, law enforcement on those bases, combat arms and handling military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ahron Rasabi, 15th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, teaches F-22 Raptor pilots how to evade dogs when escaping the enemy on foot on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Military working dogs provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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A U.S. Air Force military working dog looks for evading F-22 Raptor pilots during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Military working dogs provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilots practice using handheld radios as part of survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. The F-22 Raptor is a single-seat fighter, which means pilots must be prepared to survive alone in the wilderness if they become isolated behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Fuller, 15th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, teaches F-22 Raptor pilots ways to secure safe water when in the wilderness on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. SERE specialists also assist in providing direct support to personnel recovery programs through preparation, planning, execution and adaptation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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Combat survival training for Hawaiian Raptors

Published May 29, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Aden Brown
15th Wing

Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Miles Heater, 19th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, evades simulated enemy trackers during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training on Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. The F-22 Raptor is a single-seat fighter, which means pilots must be prepared to survive alone in the wilderness if they become isolated behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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