22nd Tactical Fighter Wing
Tactical Fighter Escort and Presidential Air Cover OperationsDescription
The 22nd Tactical Fighter Wing fields F-16 fighters that escort Air Force One amid landing gear failure. Pilots arm missiles and hold position to confirm safe descent on a moonless night, following Sit Room orders for operational cover via staged fuel spill at Andrews. Leo coordinates their role in the military response, balancing aviation constraints against political needs to shield the President.