Gawd, I hate the F-22. I was at Edwards when the 22 vs 23 went on, LOTS of political bru-ha ha behind that decision. Not saying it isn't a capable aircraft, but ugh. Anyway...
Alot of the general public doesn't realize how stupidly awesome an AWACS/fighter squadron is; pretty much untouchable. As Deploymentking can attest, the USAF is more about air to ground power now more than air/air. But it makes for cool videos!
Sgtdeadred has been on a few redflag's iirc.