US Air Force/Wikimedia Commons We've all seen the movie where a well-funded group of terrorists makes a threat against the US government then all hell breaks loose until one man or woman steps up and saves the day by defeating the bad guys. These films often make our defensive capabilities appear powerless versus these fictional villains. Although these storylines are entertaining, our government's ability to protect us goes well beyond some smart computer hacker, especially in the event of a nuclear war.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Here's how easy it is for the US president to launch a nuclear weaponSee Also:The Air Force Reserve kicks out recruit after racist video surfacesWatch what the A-10 Warthog's fearsome GAU-8 cannon can do to an enemy building6 brutal facts about 'flying the hump' — the deadly World War II air route over the unforgiving HimalayasSEE ALSO: Air Force Global Strike Command says B-1 bombers are good to fly, but is still trying to figure out what's wrong with ejection seats