Chapter 139

Five days later I was in my Class A uniform and escorted into an office in the Pentagon.

The General was there, along with a major from the Adjutant General Corps and a corporal holding a camera.

The General said, "Let's get it on, Major."

The Major said, "Attention to Orders:" They gave me a medal for the ding, and another with a "V" for valor for helping Waters and the overall mission.

I thought it was over, and relaxed. The general smiled and said, "Not yet."

The major repeated, "Attention to Orders:" I received an early promotion to Captain and the general put on the two silver stripes—railroad tracks—when we were done.

After the pictures were taken, the General dismissed the Major and said, "Follow me, Captain, Corporal."

We went down a corridor and came to another door. I opened it and saw Elke in a simple yellow dress with Sophie in front of her holding a bouquet of flowers. Next to Elke was First Sergeant Franklin