The date is 11 May 1987, the Persian Gulf tanker war is raging. A hostile nation has vowed to close the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping. President Reagan responded with a prime time national TV address that "We will not tolerate aggression against our allies across the Persian Gulf and it will be met with overwhelming force." You are the Director of Operations for Carrier Air Wing 14 aboard the USS Constellation, currently on patrol in the Gulf of Oman. Last night, hostile frigates severely damaged a Greek tanker and turned back a Kuwaiti flagged tanker. President Reagan has ordered Operation Earnest Will in effect immediately. F-14 mission: Escort the F-18 strike package safely to the Bandar Abas target. F-18 mission: Destroy the integrated air defense underground command post. The strike will be supported by OCA and SEAD assets. Use cockpit audio on 100% to hear Ronnie!
