Wrangler Squadron

**Wrangler Squadron** is the aviation asset attached to LION SQUAD and predates the foundation of the LION SQUAD AIR FORCE AUXILIARY being founded many decades before the organization of LION SQUAD. At present it is made up a a squadron of A-10 Thunderbolts and support craft and stationed at Seeligson A.F.B. near Premont, Texas.

## Members of Wrangler Squadron

### Officers and Aviators

FT. Lt. Sir Percival Forbes-Smyth- Unit's Commander, answers to Major General Kawallis. Is a qualified pilot of many aviation platforms. While his grade is rather low for this post, his experience in the Royal Air Force in the recent wars prompted Kawallis to give him the rank posting of Squadron Commander.

Col. Benny Jackson, USAF- The Unit's medical officer, often responsible for "grounding" aviators and or dealing with their injuries and maladies. He's a good guy, but is often avoided due to his propensity to "ground" fliers for the slightest ailments. He is also a qualified pilot, however, seldom flying with the squadron.

Captain Douglas MacKillroy, USAF- Serves as Administration officer for both WRANGLER SQUADRON and the GREATER LION SQUAD, assists with briefings and trainings. Is also a fully qualified A-10 Thunderbolt Pilot and active flyer, despite usually operating the command center.

Capt. Mari Solisnki, USAF- The unit's Public Affairs Officer, she is not a flyer at all. That said, she is possessing of super powers and is often in the thick of the action. She is only recently in the Air Force and often does not know AIR FORCE protocols and other parlance. She writes articles for the base paper as well as "Stars and Stripes." Her civilian job, as she is a sort of Auxiliarist, is at the local newspaper, THE LION GAZETTE, where she works in the mailroom.

Capt. Zandra Niko, USAF- The unit's Assistant Public Affairs Officer who works with Capt. Solinski. She has take more steps to be in line with AIR FORCE protocols and is usually one award or ribbon "ahead" of Solinski. Her civilian job, as she is a sort of Auxiliarist, is at the local newspaper, THE LION GAZETTE, where she also works in the mailroom.

1st Lt Eric Robinson, USAF,- A young pilot, nephew of Dr. Lola Alotta, is an ambitious aviator who loves flying. He is fun loving and amicable. His call sign is "Cowboy," based on his South Texas origins.

2LT Patricia "Trish" Ryan, RCAF- Know by her call sign, "Killer Canuck," 2Lt Ryan is assigned to the unit as part of NORAD. She, like Robinson, is a fun loving officer. She has aspirations of getting into to SPACE PROGRAMS which LION SQUAD is slowly developing. She is likely the most skilled pilot in the unit, however, she is humble about it.

2nd Lt. Ramon "Shorty" Gutierrez, USAF- While being a skilled pilot, Shorty often has felt he had never fit in in the places he was at. Neither in his schooling in Southern California or at the US Air Force Academy. He considers the members of Wrangler Squadron to be his closest friends and family. While he is best friends with Lt. Robinson, he is also a rival for Lt Ryan's affections.

### Enlisted Personnel

CMSgt Lewis Barker, USAF- Serves as the FIRST Sargent of both LION SQUAD and The WRANGLER SQUADRON. He is a seasoned veteran of AIR FORCE life. He "looks after" the younger officers as well as serves as Major General Kawallis' assistant and Ft Lt. Forbes-Smyth adjutant.

MSgt Ricardo Bazan, USAF-Bazan runs the maintenance bay and motor pool for Seeligson A.F. B. He, along with the other NCOs keep the base running despite rivalries.