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A pilot from the 199th Fighter Squadron embraces his loved ones after returning from a six-month deployment on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2024. The "Hawaiian Raptors" were on a six-month deployment operating a fleet of F-22 Raptors, a fifth-generation fighter known for its stealth, supercruise capability, maneuverability and advanced avionics, representing a major advancement in combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)