The intercom comes on.
"All pilots report to the briefing room immediately."
I walk to the briefing room.
"The ISAF is preparing to launch a satellite from the Comona Islands Rocket Base. This satellite will be able to provide the ISAF with tactical data concerning the Erusian Military. The Erusians, however, have dispatched a large number of aircraft towards the facility. The outcome: a large scale air battle. Your mission is to help allied fighters in securing the airspace above the facility."
I head back to the mess hall.
"All Talon and Foxclaw members suit up, we're going for a ride."
I head out to the tarmac, full flight gear donned, and get in my Terminator.
-A few minutes later when everyone is suited up-
"All Talon planes, we're using runway 0-4. Tower, this is Talon 1-1, permission to take off."
"Takeoff permission granted, Talon 1-1. Happy hunting."
"Roger."
I ease the throttle to maximum, taking off quickly.
Colonel is a higher rank than Lieutenant Colonel and Captain ???????
I know.
Until everyone reaches those ranks or higher, then Colonel is the maximun rank. When that happens, the flight leaders will be promoted to Brigadier General.