These U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets were put on display at an air base in Osan, South Korea, in 2010.Air Force Grounds F-22s Over Oxygen System Concerns -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Air Force has grounded its entire F-22 Raptor fleet amidst continuing concern over how the fighter jet provides oxygen to the pilot, according Capt. Jennifer Faerrau, a spokesperson for the Air Force's Air Combat Command.
The stand-down order was made Tuesday but is just now becoming public. It's unclear how long the stand down will last.
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