Taken from an actual close air support mission over Afghanistan in 2008, this incredible shot shows an F-15 Strike Eagle deploying magnesium flares to defend against heat seating missiles. The detail even picks up the reflection of the data on the HUD inside the canopy. Technological improvements in precision munitions allows the crews to place the ordnance "danger close" to the troops they support on the ground without actually "getting down in the weeds"  as was necessary in earlier conflicts. Improvement to anti-aircraft radar and control systems in enemy AAA systems have likewise increased the threat to aircraft attempting to support ground operations. Originally developed as the world's best air to air fighter, the Eagle airframe has been adapted to be a world class air to ground platform as well.

Black Eagle Force : Eye of the Storm reviews

Eye of the Storm has moved to #5 on the Top 100 novels in the Amazon Top Rated category for War Fiction.  See the link here. http://tinyurl.com/7tstogh   
Our western historical fiction novel, called The Nations, is due in from the printer around July 20th.   
Read an except from The Nations here!
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The Nations is available  for pre-order ($14.95 plus shipping) , signed by both authors, from our Black Eagle Force web site,  http://www.blackeagleforce.com.hostbaby.com/buy_now/.

It's is amazing how life imitates art. The US Army is now testing  wearable computers with a small wrist screen interface as we issued to our Raptors in Sacred Mountain. Their helmet mounted display units cover one of the user's eyes. That denies the user depth of field with only the other eye in use as well as blocking threats from that side, resulting in a major deficiency. Our's are projected inside the face shield of the Raptor's clear visor as is done in a fighter aircraft HUD. (Head's Up Display). The future soldier program has a long way to go to catch up with the Black Eagle Force!