Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

the long version

Troy Loensch is no stranger to screwing up. But after he injures a teammate, his football career crashes and burns - and he is out of options. With nowhere else to turn, Troy joins the United States Air Force. Just as Troy Loensch comes into his own as a pilot, the world of warfare changes. A private military contractor called Firehawk takes over more and more of the operational Air Force programs. It turns out that Troy's uneasiness flying for the contractor is not unfounded. And when the CIA asks Troy for help investigating Firehawk, he accepts - with explosive consequences ...