US Air Force special operators went to Alaska to practice refueling F-22s in extreme cold weather for the first time

US Air Force/Staff Sgt. Ridge Shan Air Force special tactics airmen deployed to Alaska for Emerald Warrior, where they simulated setting up a forward area refueling point for F-22 Raptors. Using FARPs, as they're known, at airfields in austere or remote locations, can increase Air Force aircraft's ability to operate in contested environments. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. If an aircraft is behind enemy lines and running low on fuel, a forward area refueling point may be nec...