Chapter 11 - Colonel Hale Proves His Loyalty
Colonel Hale addressed the entire battalion assembled on the main parade field under the midday sun.
Every soldier stood at rigid attention, the atmosphere so quiet you could hear the autumn wind rustling the trees.
“For too long, some individuals in this unit believed rank gave them the right to oppress the vulnerable,” Hale announced.
His voice carried across the parade grounds, ringing with absolute authority and moral conviction.
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“That era at Fort Halbrook is over permanently, starting today,” Hale declared firmly.
He called Private Lena Mercer forward, pinning a commendation medal to her chest in front of the entire assembly.
