Holiday A Soldier Is Never Off Duty Novels & Stories

Aeternum never really have that many festivities, and often times when soldier got back from their deployment, the Aero Port or the City gates will be having a large celebrations and also like a welcome festival going on. Though the family can’t actually went running to the soldiers, at the very least they can see them come back safe. It was a military regulation, for Aeternum Soldier, to first report back to the base, before be given appropriate leave, for them to be reunited back with their loved ones. Though this might seem a little bit cold hearted but it is what it is, a rule that I made for the safety of my soldiers and my people. For Aeternums this rules and law were respected, and no

While Adrian entertained young children, those in their teens helped prepare snacks and drinks with us. "I'm home, and I brought more firewood!" A woman dressed in our uniform pushes the back kitchen door open with her rear while balancing wedged wood logs in her arms. "Beatrice?!" "Jo Ann?!" "What are you--" We both question our presence. After the nations gathering for winter solstice last night, we had been given the day off to rest. A majority of soldiers went back home for five days or were still recovering from alcohol use. I couldn’t do so, even if I wanted to. Thus, Adrian limited choice to pick me as his escort.

"So soldier, tell me are you excited?" "Yes somewhat, what excites me more is that you are here." "Where is Harrison going to meet us?" "At Camp Pendleton. He will meet up with us later this evening. Gives us some time to unpack and relax." "Mmm…so I am going to play domestic housewife for a few days." "Uhm...you say wife?" "Oh come on soldier, don't tell me that you don't want to marry me?" "I just...I have...wow that is something a man does not think about that often."

Mercy said. " I can't wait to meet them......I've really miss you all" Desmond said. " Bro, dad told us about your promotion.....c ongratulations" Mercy said. " thanks baby" Desmond said. " We are going to celebrate this" Mercy said. " Of course we will" Desmond said. " how's life in the Army, son? " Mr Silva asked. " it's not bad dad, everything depends on determination......all we should think about is the good thing we could do for our country......and to make our country a better one" Desmond said.

“After I shot Baron, I saw a kid. Either I saw it wrong or there really was a kid there. I saw her crying and hiding behind the giant barrels that I assumed were used to smuggle illegal goods. But then I couldn't see the girl anymore. I thought— I thought the girl—” Calvin couldn't continue, and Hazel understood Calvin's guilt-ridden attitude. Such things were perfectly normal to happen among military soldiers as they were often faced with humanitarian tasks that required them to numb their sense of feeling. One thing Hazel was grateful for in Calvin's frustrated attitude was that the man still had a conscience deep down.

Even the Astons, a powerful and wealthy family, came to her birthday even to congratulate her, not to mention the state military governor, Decker Armstrong. She enjoyed every moment until the servant came in with an anxious look. Displeasure, Jane shrieked, “What is it?! Can’t you read the room? Today is a good day for our family. Don’t come in here and scream like it’s the end of the world!” “I-it’s… Mr. Hill! Mr. Hill was just sent back from the military!” The servant lowered her head and continued, “The two soldiers who sent him back said that he is too weak mentally, and he has been expelled from the Spec Ops Forces, so…”

Sage, dressed in her battle suit, stood atop the roof at headquarters as she assigned missions. "Friends, we've just received word that the team from Evercrest delivering our food supplies has departed. The soldiers have already encountered enemy attacks and have suffered casualties. I know none of you have had a proper meal to eat and it's difficult for you to stay strong for battle. However, today is the day we must fight." The soldiers quietly looked at Sage. Some of them even teared up from the tragic news. The soldiers who sacrificed themselves were their comrades-in-arms, someone's children, partners, or even parents. There were many waiting for their companions to come home to them.

Started pulling down boxes from the top shelf. Old tournament trophies. Photos. Random stuff I'd shoved up there when I moved in. A napkin fell out of one of the boxes. White. Wrinkled. Writing in black pen. The Mel's Diner napkin. Our pact. I picked it up. Unfolded it carefully. The paper was soft from being folded and unfolded so many times. **THE HOLIDATE PACT** *Rules:* *1. Holidays only* *2. No feelings* *3. No expectations*

"Urgh! I can't sleep. I'm very tired, but if I close my eyes, I'll see Sasa's body, so I can't fall asleep no matter what." "Then, he sat down directly beside Wisdom and said in a melancholic tone, ""You know, Sasa's father was still in the ICU, and her mother couldn't stop crying. Alas! I never knew what my responsibility was. I used to think that I could follow in dad's footsteps and become someone influential in the military region. But now, I know that it's a sacred profession. No matter whether we are renowned or ordinary soldiers, everyone still has to protect our country. We can't reduce casualties, but we don't want anyone to die. Argh! She was chatting and laughing with us a few day