Posted May 17, 2019, 7:33 p.m. by Captain John P. Jones (Commanding Officer) (Philip Graham)
Posted by Major Krin “Hannibal” Lardel (CAG) in CAG Office - Debrief of Arrival and Planning (TAG Dawkins and Carnegie)
<snip>After having watched the fighters arrive the Captain had motioned the XO to the CAG’s door, The door slid open when they approached, inside the Captain observed three marine pilots who appeared in a heavy meeting. Captain Jones spoke to the Major, “Excuse my interruption Major, Im Captain Jones, CO of the Chimera, This is Commander Halloway the Executive Officer.”
CO
“ATTEN-TION!” snapped the Major, rising to his feet in on fluid motion and coming to attention, eyes straight ahead. “C-O ON DECK!”
Kicking her duffel bag under her chair, trying to make sure there was nothing peeking out, Carnegie rose to her feet and clasped her hands behind her back, trying to make her expression look natural and respectful as her brain went into overdrive. Were they there because of the damage to the bulkhead? Was that why they were there? Lardel seemed to have been quite understanding, but she really didn’t want to have her head bitten off by the Fleeters in Chief, in front of their Air Group Commander and Dawkins.
Carnegie, Recon Squadron CO
Though in Hannibal’s office and therefore such courtesies were uncustomary, Dawkins too snapped to his feet alongside Carnegie. His hands behind his back, he stood eyes forward wondering exactly why Fleet Brass were down in the Wing.
Dawkins
Halloway followed the Captain into the CAG’s Office. It was… huge, as was everything on this ship it seemed. She gave a smile at the sharp reaction of the CAG’s juniors and hoped such respect for The Chain was this consistent across the crews. “We’re just making rounds Major, neither of us meant to interrupt.”
Halloway
Still at attention, Major Lardel said “No interruption Sir. Ma’am. These two are Wing Commanders Captains Carnegie and Dawkins. I am Major Krin Lardel. Commander Air Group. We are your points of contact for Squadron 399. The Black Sheep. We are debriefing our arrival, Captain Jones. You and the Commander are most welcome to join us if you have the time, Sir.” Lardel’s speech was crisp, professional, and efficient; as one would expect from a decorated Marine Aviator.
Lardel, CAG
Captain Jones spoke with authority, knowing Marines were uncomfortable with anything less “As you were Marines. I just wanted to get a look at the new pilots, both the XO and I have more flight time than most of your pilots will have so anything you need we are here to help....” without knowing anything about the bulkhead incident “That is as long as you don’t scrape the paint or dent my bulkheads on this brand new ship, then I might have to put that pilot and his entire chain on waste reclamation duty until I get bored with it.” The Captain turned and walked away while stateing “Carry on” without giving anyone any time to speak.
CO
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