I drop the remaining two CBU-97s over hostile light armor columns as instructed by the JTAC. Our ground forces establish a firm front line and halt the enemy advance.
"Swordsman, Pointer 1, there is no further tasking available. Thanks for the help, we'll take it from here. You may depart."
I release my center drop tank, swivel around and form up on Steele.
"Megalith, this is Swordsman, entering formation. I'm coming up on your starboard." I pull up to the right of the friendly F-16 and tip my wings in salute. "Blackwater, do we have any word from base about preparations for the rest of the wing to move out?"