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The second F-16 Squadron assigned to the 224th Fighter Wing in Roca Roja was a controversial choice for the OADF leadership. Historically the 161st Fighter Squadron had been one of the primary instructional units for pilots assigned to the F-16 airframe, and for the past fifteen years had been the hosts of the Chaldea Exercise held at Arixo Air Base yearly. When asked about it, Squadron Commander Major Diamante McCue explained “Whether we like it or not, the F-16 is on its way to replacement in the coming decade. Already three historic Viper squadrons have replaced their aging airframes with the newer and more capable F-35. The way I see it, the Desperados going out as an operational squadron is the best case scenario. And while our day may come soon for the final flight of the F-16, while we’re out here we're going to make a difference and show what the Vipers can really do.”

With the establishment of the 224th Fighter Wing in Roca Roja, Usea, The Gorgons made were transferred to their second wing assignment in as many years. Following their middling performance during the Lighthouse War, Osean Air Defense Force Chief Of Staff General Mike Dugan personally relieved the Squadron’s former commander of command and subsequently had the unit deactivated citing a ‘severe loss of confidence’ following a near forty five percent attrition rate of pilots in the opening hours of the Eruseans attack in May of 2019 on bases in Osea. The unit would only stay dormant for a year though with a reactivation and new leadership in March of 2022. Now on the heels of reactivation and transfer into active duty. The Gorgons have made the shift from the 27th Fighter Wing into the 224th as the first of two all-weather multi-role units assigned into the 225th Fighter Group.

F-14B Tomcat of the Estovakian Air Force - 10th Aviation Regiment - 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron 'Levko'

While derogatory comments could be made about the work ethic of those assigned to the 121st Fighter Intercept Squadron, what cannot be challenged or derided is the combat ability of the Copperheads Vipers and Mirages.

Stationed at Enzio Air National Guard base in the deserts north of Gracemeria, the 121st has proven time and again to be one of the most combat-effective squadrons within the Air National Guard, challenging the likes of active duty units such as of the 1st or 8th Air Divisions.

Pilots assigned to the Copperheads enjoy a more relaxed nature of the reservist squadron, allowing many the flexibility and stability of civilian life along with their military duties. In every military readiness drill though, the 121st has been able to rise to the occasion, and time will tell if this streak will continue into a real conflict.

Established in 1944, flying the P-47 Thunderbolt, the Roosters have been a mainstay of the First Fighter Division in Mante, Emmeria. Alongside the 1st Fighter Squadron ‘Aurelius’, and 52nd Fighter Squadron ‘Joker’; they stand on Emmerias eastern border, keeping a watchful eye on their longtime geopolitical rival across the line.

The Roosters came to some limited attention in 1995 During the Belkan War. While not committing any combat forces to the conflict, Emmeria underscored their support of the refugees displaced by the conflict and set about a massive Airlift operation moving supplies from Anea into Osea. Escorting this mission was multiple units in the REAF, Including the 16th FS.

While not as glamorous as the Fighters or Strikers, its hard to say that Electronic Attack Squadron 133 doesn’t pull their own weight when it comes to air wing operations aboard the OFS Vulture.

Established as a EA-6B Squadron in 1991, they would serve aboard the OFS Buzzards reserve air wing throughout the Belkan war and Circum-Pacific wars until 2011 with their Transfer to Carrier Air Wing 7 aboard the recently commissioned OFS Vulture.

In 2019, the Squadron would be shore-side during most of the Lighthouse War, providing Electronic Warfare support to IUN Forces. In 2020, VAQ-133 would regroup and return with the rest of Air Wing 7 to Osea, and is currently in their workup phase for a 2024 deployment.

Established in 1982 at NAS Meridian, StrikeFitron 112 ‘Paladins’ would become one of the first stood up F/A-18 Hornet squadrons within the OMDF, and notably, made primarily fr om members of the F-14 Community, pulling pilots from both the VF-12 ‘Knights’ and  VF-83 ‘Warhawks’. Carrying over most of the traditions from the Knights, VFA-112 would earn their battle colors in 1993 during the ‘January Fifth Incident’, wh ere Paladin Hornets would shoot down four F-5N fighters from Sotoa.

The Paladins would continue to serve throughout the 1990s and 2000’s, During the Belkan War, and again during the Continental War flying against Yuktobanian Forces. In 2020 following a hectic deployment to Usea, the Paladins were largely slated for a training rotation before workups for a 2024 Anean Deployment, though rumors from the Osean Department of State may pit the Paladins, and rest of Carrier Air Wing 7, for a deployment to Verusea far sooner.

Established in the late 1960s flying the A-7 Corsair,  Attack Squadron 62 "Fist of the Fleet" would be a staple within the Emmerian Naval Reserves, often attached to Carrier Air Wing 2 in San Loma. Deploying twice in 1972, and 83, the squadron would notably earn the Distinction of winning the Aurelius award in 1984, for most spirited squadron in the Navy. In 1988, the squadron would upgrade to the F/A-18C, and would make a deployment to Sapin in 1996 supporting the No Fly Zone operations over Belka at that time.

With the planned divestment of the legacy F/A-18, the squadron would be disestablished in 2012, following a remarkable forty plus years of service, with one of the best safety records within the fleet.

The original purchasers of the F-14 Design, the Emmerian Military received the second block of Osean produced F-14A Tomcats in early 1971, with the first training squadron for the type being joint Osean and Emmerian crews. In 1972 at the Gracemerian Air Show, the first operational squadron of F-14 Tomcats would be unveiled to the public. Fighter Squadron 28, otherwise known as the 'Guardians'.

For the next year, VF-28 would become the world's premier experts in the Aircraft, often running exercises against other Emmerian units, eventually making their debut at Fighter Weapons School in 1975.

VF-28 would make various deployments in the 1980s and 1990s, until military wide restructuring forced the squadron's closure in 1997. F-14As fr om the squadron would be sent to Fighter Weapons School wh ere they are currently flown by VFC-10 "Headhunters".

Fictional Ace Combat 6 Emmerian Air Force 8th Air Division, 28th Fighter Squadron "Garuda" Mod Eagle livery for RAZBAM's beautiful F-15E Strike Eagle.