Raptors await return of roost
Capt. John Echols is greeted by his son, Jackson, and wife, Megan, after arriving at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., on Friday, June 30. The 27th Fighter Squadron, along with the 71st and 94th FS from Langley Air Force Base, Va., are flying sorties from other installations because of runway repairs at their home station. Captain Echols, who just returned from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, is an F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 27th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)