defending america >> it gives me a great deal of pride to find targets that could potentially be threats and make sure they are not going to hurt anybody. >> reporter: that wasn't rooster. that was another pilot. so far these pilots have not had to fire on anyone in u.s. air space but they are ready if called to do so. >> we are on minutes from boston and new york within a scramble, well within our combat readiness. the weapons are more than enough to do the task that would be at hand for homeland defense. >> reporter: air-to-air missiles and gatling guns. they are undefeated in battle and ready to go on a moment's notice. alisyn: they are impressive. and you are, too, going up and