‘The Pilots Fighting ISIS’ for The New York Times: Call sign Skull, U.S. Marine Major William Mitchell, Thunderbolts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Bones, U.S. Navy Weapons Officer Michael Smallwood, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Yard Sale, U.S. Marine Pilot, Thunderbolts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Sweet P, U.S. Navy Weapons Officer John Izzo, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Smoat, U.S. Navy Weapons Officer, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Marv, U.S. Navy Weapons Officer, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Betty, U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle Wilson, Thunderbolts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Pickle, U.S. Marine Pilot, Thunderbolts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Xerxes, U.S. Navy Weapons Officer Chris Gierl, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.

Call sign Chaz, U.S. Navy Pilot, Checkmates Strike Fighter Attack Squadron.