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Date Posted: 10:24:15 09/08/06 Fri
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London Series: Part 3
Author: Maximus
Part 3 Title: TOP
Harms Office, London
16:00 Hrs Local
Monday, 11 July, 2005
London Arrival + 8 days
(making call)
General Cresswell’s office.
Jennifer, this is Harm, is the General in yet? I also need Gunny Galindez’s address and phone number if you can get it for me while I speak with the General.
Yes Sir, He has been here since 7:30. I will put you through.
General Cresswell !
Yes Sir, this is Captain Rabb. How are you this morning, Sir?
Fine Captain. How is London treating you?
It has been fun so far. General, I am sure you have reviewed the known facts of the recent bomb attacks here in London. I have a security situation here that requires immediate action but I need your help.
Ask away.
The security detachment here is headed by two very distinguished E-9 Marines. Both of these men’s records are exemplary but….they have been enjoying the good life here so long they have lost their edge. I suggest they be transferred, one to MCRD San Diego and one to MCRD Paris Island so their fire might return and our recruits get the benefit of their knowledge and espri de corp.
I would like your permission to contact Gunny Galindez and offer him the job. The last time I had any contact with him he was a Gunnery Sergeant and we would need to make him an offer that he can’t refuse.
He is with the agency now and seems less than enthusiastic. Who can blame him with the kinds of things they have asked him to do. You know that he and Coates see each other sometimes don’t you?
Wow, I had no idea. That brings up the next subject, sir, I need Coates to be an E-7 Chief Petty officer before she arrives here, sir. She will be working with many in the bullpen that have been First Class with seniority over her. This would make her life easier, sir.
I can O.K. Galindez to E-9 and Coates deserves E-7 and I will make sure she gets it before she leaves. That’s about the best I can do for now.
Thank you, sir. I think Galindez can square my security problem away and help this command. He is one of the few jarheads I feel I can trust Mac’s safety to.
Mac and I are looking forward to your visit on the 22nd. I have requested everyone O-3 and over to be here for your meeting. Since you haven’t told me the reason for you visit, are there other preparations I need to complete for your stay?
Not really. SECNAV has some new ideas that you will be part of and we will go into detail on that when I arrive. Nothing to worry about.
Very well sir, May I speak to Petty Officer Coates again please?
See you on the 21st. Thanks.
See you there. Bye
(buzz)
Petty Officer Coates!
Yes Jennifer, Harm again. Did you get Gunny’s number for me?
Yes, this is the latest I have for him at the agency. 817-274-0001.
When is your last day there before coming here to London?
Friday, sir. I am really looking forward to being with Mac, you, and Mattie again. By the way, what is the latest on Mattie? I saw her in Bethesda a week ago and she said she is still waiting. She is still not able to move.
It seems to be taking more time than I thought it would but we will get her over here soon. Mac and I are looking forward to both of you being with us. It will feel like family again. I’ll call you back after I talk to Victor. OK? Bye
(making call)
Victor Galindez please.
(wait)
Victor Galindez !
Gunny, Harm here. How are you doing?
Good sir. It’s been a long time. Do you want me to help you raid Paraguay or Iraq again?
Boy, that was a tough time in life, wasn’t it? We got through it without too much bad stuff. The blood runs hot at times like that.
Yes sir. Quite an adrenaline rush. What’s up with you?
I guess you heard that Mac and I finally tied the knot. 10 day ago today. Even though it seemed to me to be about 8 years late, I don’t think it would have been this good if we had earlier. We truly are a pair. Did you hear about the ring that the agency presented to Mac? It is so beautiful.
Yes, I heard. It was the least they could do since you two “laid it on the line” so many times for them.
What’s this I am hearing about you and Coates? Is there a future there?
I sure hope so, sir. I know she is out of my league but right now we are
enjoying what we have together. I needed to step up and take a chance and have not regretted it so far.
Great. I wish you both the best. You know she is transferring to us here in London don’t you.
Yes. That isn’t really what I wanted but she wants it, so what can I do.
That’s a good attitude to have. What I have to talk to you about concerns London. Are you really in love with your job or would you entertain a change?
I am ready for something more than this. What do you have in mind?
I need a Kick-Ass Marine to take over my security detachment and I think you are just the man. Even though I have known you for many years as Gunny, I might be able to add something to that to make this worth your while. How many years do you have in on your 20?
I have a lot of broken time, sir, but it adds to about 18 years, sir.
So a 2 or 3 year hitch here in London would put over your 20 and maybe a higher rank would help that future retirement check.
I think your logic is pretty good sir. I like your idea. When would all of this “come down?”
How about yesterday? Too soon for you? How long do you need to be on a plane? I know that Jen’s flight is Saturday morning out of D.C. Would you like to be on the same flight?
I can do that. Lets talk about what you said about making this worth my while. You know, got to take care of business.
As you know, there are three E-9 designations in the Marine Corps. Sergeant Major, Master Gunnery Sergeant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Since Sergeant Thompson will inhabit the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps slot for as long as he chooses, it leaves one of the other two. Frankly I prefer Master Gunnery Sergeant but it will be up to you to choose. Either way, from that day forward you will be called “Top” in my command.
Master Gunnery Sergeant sounds good to me. Tell me why I will be called Top.
It is short for Top Sergeant! That was a title used for Sergeant Boyington, late in the 50’s, while he was in a FJ squadron down in Beaufort, South Carolina before he retired. You probably remember his exploits as Major “Pappy” Boyington of the Black Sheep Squadron but his battlefield commission was taken away from him in later years. They allowed him to retire at the higher rank. They even made a TV show about some of the things he and his squadron did. My dad told me he met him once, years ago, and I still remember one thing he said. Pappy never wore sox. I imagine that looked strange in his dress greens. He was “salty” enough that no one ever dared to object. Anyway, I have always believed that you embody many of the leadership skills that he displayed.
Thank you sir, “Top” it is.
If you say yes, I will get the paper work done today and you can be on the plane with Jennifer on Saturday. What’s your answer Top?
All the way, sir. All the way.
I imagine your Saturday flight will be that killer 05:27 AM flight at gate 11. Mac and I stayed at the Airport Holiday Inn on Friday night so we could make it that early. That’s a tough time of the morning.
Well anyway, I will make an appointment for you to see Sam Green over at Ceremonial Dress in the Pentagon. Take all shoes and uniforms, even down to your skivvies, to him because I will order an exchange so you will start all new. Make sure you get one of every ceremonial uniform because you may need them here. Your normal daily dress will be dress blues trouser with tan summer shirt and accessories in white and gold. You know the drill, but everything will be tailored this time and it will be the good stuff instead of normal issue. I will have Jennifer call you with the time. What is your preferred side arm?
9 mm if possible. Although I don’t care for the service issue unit, sir.
I don’t either. The balance seems to be off. Glock has a new 9mm that will pass for regular issue but you will have to get it from Quantico. We don’t have them over here yet. I will have Jennifer call down there and set it up if you can drive down there to pick it up. Master Sergeant Waters is your contact there. Go early because you need to do your quals that day also if you can. Quals over here are a real bitch.
Glad to have you aboard Top. I will see you in London. Bye
(making call)
General Cresswell’s Office!
Jennifer, it’s Harm again. Is the General in?
No, sir. In a meeting with SECNAV.
OK. You will be the one to do the paper work anyway, Tell the General that it is a “Go” on Master Gunnery Sergeant Galindez. The paper work should be done today to reactivate him in the Marine Corps at his new rank as an E-9. Please arrange it so he can board the same plane and flight as you on Saturday morning to London. You will need to do the paper work to make all that happen. Please call Sam Green over at Ceremonial Dress and set up a Wednesday or Thursday appointment for Victor and call him back with the time. Please check you PDA for the number for Master Sergeant Waters at Quantico. Call him and arrange for Victor to draw a new Militarized Glock 9mm for his use over here. Make sure he knows that that Victor will be the head of our detachment if he needs to bill. Did you find the number?
Yes. I will take care of it.
Any other questions?
No……Thank you sir. You don’t know what this means to me.
I might. Just make sure it doesn’t effect your work.
It will not. You can count on me.
Please call Mac or I with your travel schedule and I will have my car waiting for you when you arrive. See you when you get to London, Chief. Bye. (hangs up)
(I’ll bet she heard that. I sure hope so. It will take some of the surprise out of it when Cresswell makes the presentation but I wanted her to know that we had something to do with her becoming a “Chief Petty Officer.” She has been a good friend to both Mac and I.)
(making call)
Captain Rabb’s residence.
Master chief, this is the Captain. Is the Colonel there?
Hey, sailor.
Mac, Victor is on board as an E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant and I explained why he would be called “Top”. Did you know that Jen and he were a thing ?? I was surprised but it couldn’t happen to nicer people.
No. Evidently Harriet never heard that or kept it from me. He would be so good for her. His age and experience would make her life so much richer. You old guys have your act together. (Ha-Ha) Did you find out anything else?
Not really, but….....I got the strangest feeling after talking to Cresswell. He has something on his mind and I got the feeling you and I will both be part of it. We need to be ready for anything when he arrives on the 21st. Ow, by the way, he went along with your suggestion so Jennifer is getting her E-7 Chief Petty Officer advancement before she gets here. It didn’t take much talking. I am surprised he is willing to give her up.
I love you.
Just keep reminding me, sailor, I like hearing that about as much as being called Mrs. Rabb. Somehow MacKenzie doesn’t sound the same.
Harm’s office
17:00 hrs
Friday 15, July
(ring)
Captain Rabb!
Hey hon, how has your day been?
Good, mostly normal things. How about you.
I think you will enjoy this. I just called “our daughter” and she has had a different type day. She is starting to get some feeling in her legs. You could almost hear her “blush” over the phone when she tried to explain the sensation caused when Jerry, her therapist, massaged her legs and thighs. I think our girl is starting to become a woman. I know how I feel when you do that to me. Anyway, you might enjoy talking to her before you come home. Don’t tell her you talked to me. OK?
I’ll call her now. Do you want to go in town tonight or a candlelight dinner with me?
What kind of dinner did you have in mind?
I am in the mood for sweets. How about a chocolate fondue with strawberries, pineapple, cakes and pastries? Knowing Hazel, she might add more of her own creations.
Yes. Yes. I need chocolate. I always enjoy you feeding me the strawberries.
Do you think Hazel would mind setting it up in the Library before she leaves tonight?
No. This will be fun. It will be just you, I and Johnny Mathis .
I’ll call and ask. See you there. I love you !
Same here, sailor.
Rabb Home
Saturday 16 July
12:00 hrs
Kitchen
Harm and Mac, both dressed in BDU’s, came into the kitchen knowing they would be catching all three stewards at lunch. This startled the stewards and Harm quickly put them at ease. After asking if we could join them, Mac went to the refrigerator and took out the sandwich fixins and stood making us a small lunch. After everyone settled down, Harm started by explaining our plans, which he knew they would think as a breach of protocol. Tomorrow evening two enlisted people would be arriving and would occupy the two guest rooms upstairs Sunday and Monday evening. Their quarters on the compound would not be ready due to repaint, etc until Tuesday. Harm asked the stewards to extend the same courtesies to these two as they would any senior officer. They were to be picked up at the airport and brought here where they would be fed and housed with us as our guest. After he answered a few questions, he left them convinced that the respect we had for these two had been purchased by much hard work and blood. Everything was going to work out fine.
The next stop for both Harm and Mac was in front of the security offices where a Marine formation was awaiting them. Harm did his first inspection of the detachment and then made his remarks to everyone present. Even though he had not been present during their command, he spoke of the very distinguished careers of both departing E-9’s and bid them farewell with the fond memories of their troops. He presented each with a plaque and spoke of the importance of their new assignments each at a different Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He had created a happy ending to what he saw as an intolerable situation. Come Tuesday, there was to be only one Top Sergeant, Master Gunnery Sergeant Galindez, and some changes were going to be made.
Sunday 17 July, 2005
20:00 hrs
(Jennifer and Victor arriving.)
Mac and Harm were waiting when the limo returned with their friends.
Mac and Harm both approached Jen and Victor with hugs and kisses all around.
(Mac) Welcome to our home where love lives. I hope your flight wasn’t too bad. That early 5 o’clock hour is a killer.
(Jen) It was great. We both enjoyed every bit of it. What nice quarters. Wow, this is a long way from your apartment.
Yes it is but the people here are what make it so special. (Giving some credit to all the stewards now assembled) Harm introduced each steward individually to their friends and smoothed any difficult feelings that might exist.
(Mac) Chief Martinez has prepared something special for you in the dining room if you are up to it. She is so gifted.
After their meal and a lot of small talk and shop talk, both Jen and Victor opted to call it a night.
(Mac) Did you tell Victor about how we stayed at the Airport Holiday Inn before our flight over?
(Harm) Yes I did.
Well that explains it. All Jen said was that it was a good suggestion. Did you see that grin they both shared many times? I think you really did something right for them. You might have made their day. (Ha-Ha)
Victor and Jennifer spent Monday doing a little London sight seeing, shopping and just being together. They enjoyed the evening meal with Harm and Mac. Harm spent some time with Victor explaining his vision of the effort required to square these security problems away. After much discussion, an acceptable plan was formulated to allow Victor to enforce these new mandates. It was really great to have important people in each other’s lives.
Security Detachment
Tuesday, 19 July 2005
10:00 hrs
Harm, Mac, and Jennifer accompanied Victor to the security detachment meeting wherein the new “Top” Sergeant was introduced. Master Gunnery Sergeant Galindez took charge of the daily activities of the detachment without much fanfare. Everyone in the crowd took surprised notice that the new CO’s wife was a Lt. Colonel in their beloved Corps. That was more rank that they had seen in a long time. Little did they know how quickly their lives were to change.
Harm’s office
13:00 hrs
Same day
After a nice lunch at home, Harm and Mac accompanied Jennifer to the main building where their office was. Chief Petty Officer Jennifer Coates was introduced to everyone by Harm at the 15:00 staff call as his new Chief Yoeman. Everyone seemed to be getting used to seeing this beautiful Lt. Colonel around and now was being introduced to the knockout Chief. Life was just getting better by the day.
Petty Officer Alverez delivered the personal effects of both Galindez and Coates to their respective quarters in senior enlisted housing and informed the Chief and the Master Gunnery Sergeant of the same.
Northside Military Hospital
London
13:00 hrs
Wednesday, 20 July
(Mac) My first appointment is with my new Gynecologist and then we both need to visit this new shrink, Dr. Mary Phillips. Who do you see first?
(Harm) I have a complete physical scheduled and I also see an Urologist named Dr. Winston. I have asked for a complete semen and blood analysis to make sure everything is OK in the baby department. The people in his medical group are renowned for invitro procedures and I wanted to talk to him about it. It might be good to know him in the future. In fact, why don’t you call me on your cell phone after you finish with the Gynecologist? If it is early enough, I would like you to go with me so we can both ask questions of him. We can go to the shrink together after that.
Rabb Home
Same day
20:30 hrs
Harm and Mac returned from their nightly run encouraged by the obvious changes in manpower and activity with security now much more aware and alert.
Rabb Home
Thursday 21 July
20:00 hrs
(Cresswells are arriving)
(Harm) General, Mrs. Cresswell, welcome to our home where love lives.
The blue room has been prepared for your stay and Petty Officer Alverez will be bringing your bags there soon. Have you had anything to eat except airplane food?
(General) No. We came straight from the airport. What a busy place.
(Mac) That’s good. Chief Martinez has prepared something special for you in the dining room. She never ceases to amaze us with her creations.
(Mac) Mrs. Cresswell, if you….(gets cut off by the Generals wife.)
(Mrs. Cresswell) My name is Adora and I would feel more comfortable if you used that. I rather like it.
(Mac) OK….. Adora, (which means “Beloved”).. what a beautiful name. Would you like to freshen up a bit before dinner? If so, please follow me to the blue room where you will be staying, so we can talk. I am going to need your help in the “Navy Wife” department. I have never been a Navy wife before, let alone, being the wife of the C.O.
(Adora) That would be nice. Why don’t we plan to have a chat tomorrow when the men are gone?
(General) I forgot how good this housing really was. It has been a long time since I have been here.
Yes, we are impressed. The stewards make life so much easier. It is surprising how much more time we seem to have to do things we enjoy. Petty Officer Alverez will be at your command for your stay here. His attention and the Limo will make movement about town much safer while you are here.
Do you have anything you need to discuss with us tonight or can it wait till in the morning?
Nothing tonight but I would like to meet with both you and Mac here in your library at 09:00 tomorrow.
That’s fine. We have asked everyone coming for the dinner tomorrow to assemble here at 16:00 in dress whites and long dresses if that is ok. Will we be finished with everything before then?
I think so. Dress whites will be fine with the weather like it is.
The Cresswells and Rabbs enjoyed the remainder of the evening until 22:30 when the Cresswells retired from a long day in the air.
Harm and Mac made their evening run around the inside of the compound wall with mental notations being made of a heightened security status. More low light cameras had been received and installed. One area still seemed too dark and inviting to suit Harm and would need more attention. After returning home, they enjoyed some of the passionate benefits of married life before sleep took over.
Rabb Home
07:00 Hrs
Friday, 22 July
A buffet breakfast was assembled at 07:00 and the Cresswells joined a few minutes later. Harm and Mac came in with their sweaty jogging outfits on shortly thereafter and made their way to their shower.
After everyone had breakfast Harm informed his office about his 09:00 meeting and prepared for the day. Master Chief Manual offered to accompany Mrs. Cresswell to the local Mall for some morning window-shopping. (Since she could not attend the meeting)
The meeting was started in the library promptly at 09:00.
The General explained that of the 2000 people under his command, over 500 of them fell under Harm’s responsibility. The SECNAV, as well as other government department heads, had been appalled at what little reliable intel was being made available within this part of the European theater.
It came as a surprise to Harm and Mac that our government was reading and relying on the daily reports from every person, legal weenies and others, which were reporting through Rabb’s office. They had found the data important in a vacuum condition. On any given day 300 or more different people were investigating, gathering data for trials, etc and the local conditions which were recounted, even down to weather conditions, had become very important to everyone. One thing that had everyone baffled was that the area covered on a daily basis was skewing out of shape from top to bottom and side to side on almost a daily basis. Where were these people going from day to day? It was like the area covered should be expected to look like a box from day to day but on some days the top and bottom would almost collapse to the center leaving a long horizontal line of coverage. Strange to say the least.
The General explained the SECNAV’s proposal as follows. They were bringing in a Marine Bird Colonel, which would oversee operation “GOLDEN NET.” Two hundred specially trained enlisted marines were being selected by none other than Lt. Commander Bud Roberts. He had been chosen as the JAG HQ point man. He was relying on computer selection and the ranking enlisted marine would be no higher than a Sergeant. The XO was to be Marine Captain Laura MacGregor and would be housed at the Marine detachment at North side Military Hospital as if she was in that chain of command. There was to be 5 small platoons of about 40 people each commanded by either a First or a Second Lt. The idea was to select young personable marines, both male and female, that could look like the boy or girl next door. (now if the would just let their hair grow) They would fan out into the area where the JAG people were at on a daily basis to determine what was happening and determine how better intel could be obtained for everyone.
Since this operation could embarrass our government, the command center would be placed in a seemingly un-secure area where the Colonel would reside with one computer savvy aide. The lower ranking officers and enlisted will be scattered in other U.S. military installations within a 100 hundred-mile radius of London. The Colonel would maintain a solid chain of command through secure communications. Individual marines will travel about the country as any visitor or local might do but would be watching a given JAG target individual and making reports daily back through command. This was to happen for 6 weeks. During this time, everyone under Harm’s command was to do business as normal with no knowledge of what was going on. At the end of the 6 weeks another meeting would be held to discuss what had been found and solutions discussed. Captain Rabb was to be in the loop from day one but was not to take any overt remedial action during the 6 week period. There would be time for that later.
Operation “Golden Net” was to begin July 28 with a meeting of all officers with the Bird Colonel.
Mac sat through this meeting only understanding that it was a courtesy to her since her husband was going to be involved and she had the clearance necessary.
The meeting was completed at 12:30 hours and lunch was available for all. Adora Cresswell was back from shopping and related where she had been and discussed Mimi’s dress shop with Mac. Everything seemed to be going well for everyone. Mac and Adora took their coffee and moved to the library for their Navy/Marine Corps wives chat. Mac really did want to know what was expected of her and what part she was to play with the other Navy wives.
General Cresswell accompanied Harm to the command building for a 13:45 staff call which included everyone at this installation except needed security personnel. The General addressed everyone and thanked them for their service. It was the first time most had seen their new JAG. He talked with the command presence that made everyone believe that his or her individual job contributions were of the utmost importance. Harm was quietly impressed and realized why Bif had the job.
At 15:45 officers started congregating in the large dining/meeting room at the command home. Harm was in dress whites and acting as the host that he was. Mac had selected a dark green gown, which was purposely conservative and cut higher than she normally wore. She was absolutely gorgeous. She was wearing the heart shaped diamond recently received with diamond earrings given to her by Harm last Christmas. Harm, as always, was going to have a hard time keeping his mind on the meeting today.
Seating was complete at 16:00 with General Cresswell, Adora, Mac, and Harm at a head table and others seated out from there. All three stewards assisted in serving the meal, which had been planned and completed by Hazel. After appetizers, salads, and the main course were served, General Cresswell opened with his remarks and observations. He was making quite an impression and Mac and Harm had to remind themselves that even though they had lived daily with this man, most had never met him and this was a bigger deal to them. A special white cream type dessert was served after his remarks were concluded. Everyone enjoyed and remarked about the special flavors and fragrances of this dessert.
As the meal was winding down about 18:00, General Cresswell arose and started hitting his water glass with his fork to get everyone’s attention. In walked Lt. Catherine Graves from JAG HQ carrying a Green leather case. She came to attention in front of the General and shouted “Attention to Orders.” She started reading the proclamation, which very quickly demanded the presence of Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie Rabb front and center to General Cresswell. She realized she was out of uniform and it started to bother her. One glance at Harm made it all OK.
The General went through the Colonel presentation, asked Mac to repeat the oath and presented to her her first set of golden Colonel’s eagles for her uniform. She would from now on forward be known as Colonel Sarah MacKenzie Rabb. Harm came forward to assist but found no uniform to pin them on. He relented giving her a kiss to be remembered. After everyone’s congratulations were received, she thanked everyone and related how important this past month had been in her life. Wow, she not only was able to marry her best friend, the love of her life, she was finally getting her Eagles just like Harm. He had felt it would not be long before she received her O-6. It just made him love her more.
The meeting had been completed and everyone milled about enjoying drinks and talking for a comfortable period of time. These kinds of gatherings were so important because they allowed the people doing the legwork to feel close to the people they reported to. Everyone wanted to believe what he or she did daily had worth and that their commanders appreciated them. The last of the laggards were leaving by 20:00 and the Cresswells and Rabbs were finally alone except for Lt. Catherine Graves. That was not a problem for Mac and Harm because they enjoyed the up-front friendly quality about her. All five retired upstairs to the library where Hazel had prepared coffee and what was left of the white cream dessert. This allowed the downstairs clean up to begin.
After much conversation, Lt. Graves approached Mac and asked her where she would be staying. The General was waiting for this and watched Mac with great delight. Mac didn’t quite know what to do. How was she to know where the Lt. was to stay? She thought she was in a twilight zone episode. Wow, What do I do now?
Harm realized what was happening and went up smiling at Mac. This was really starting to annoy her. Cresswell approached and told the Lieutenant that she would be staying in the second guest room since the first was reserved for Mattie. He turned to Mac with a smile on his face and said quietly, “You are that “Bird Colonel” of operation “Golden Net” and the command center is right here where we are. Since you will be directly under SECNAV’s authority, we will not request nor entertain a resignation from you.
Before you accept, this comes with a condition.
(Mac) What condition?
For the next 6 weeks during the first phase of Golden Net you and Harm will need to consent to what I am calling the Cresswell Wall. If you do, tomorrow two extra long twin mattresses, box springs and bed frames will replace your king sized bed on your current headboard. Each of you will then have your own bed. Two towers will be set up to hold a clear plastic sheet between the beds. You will be able to see and speak to each other but be precluded from touching. Each other’s bed will be “Totally off limits” to the other. This is not meant to restrict in any way what you do but only where you do it. You can do all the things you want anywhere else in the house but not in your beds.
I am sure this makes no sense to you at all. Just believe that it comes from many great years of happy married life, which is what I want for you two. It will only be for 6 weeks if you choose. You have given up everything for each other and this is my small way of forcing some “Personal Space” back into your lives. My wife and I always needed a place where we could be when we felt bad or needed to be alone but close. I completely understand that it seems “other activities” are much more important than sleep right now but you two are going to be important to the completion of this operation and I need your good health and full cooperation.
Mac, will you accept the command position and can you both abide by my condition?
Both Harm and Mac indicated their acceptance.
(Both were thinking, I wonder who helped him dream this one up)
After the Cresswells and Lt. Graves retired for the evening, Mac went onto the USMC web site and ordered 3 sets each of the new female fitted version of the Combat Utility Uniform (BDU’s to some) in both Woodland and Desert camouflage. This was necessary since the Eagle (her new rank) was embroidered on the collar. The Corps was finally making clothing taking a female into consideration. She would have them before her meeting on the 28th.
Harm and Mac enjoyed their last evening sharing the same bed. They spoke for a time of the elated feelings about Mac’s advancement to O-6 and all of the exciting things to come. It was such a great time to be so alive.
TBC
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