Coronado, California. North Island Naval Air station (NAS), Admiral Meyer’s headquarters.
Admiral Meyer’s had called his senior staff as well as those from Naval Base San Diego, 32nd Street, to his headquarters to discuss how they could support the defense of Washington D.C., they needed to act now. As far as the Admiral could tell, was that they didn’t have the aircraft to send a few thousand Marines along with their equipment. The C-17’s, all five of them, were a God send and they were lucky to have them. However, they had to cannibalize thirty-five additional C-17’s to get those to work and they were already overburdened with work. The trains which could move hundreds were cleared to New Mexico in the south and to Iowa in the Midwest, …show more content…
“That way we can get first hand reports about what’s happening and be prepared going in.” “Understood sir, but this could very well be a one-way mission for those SEALs we don’t know how we’d get them out.” Vice Admiral Waylit said. Yes, yes I know I’ve thought about that too. The teams selected would have to volunteer, once there, they would have to wait for the fleet to get there and be extracted. During World War Two we dropped special operations personnel behind enemy lines all the time and they were there until they hooked up with the allies coming in from Normandy. We did similar things in Korea and Vietnam. Dropping them down there and waiting it out its not unheard of.” Admiral Meyer rolled …show more content…
“That’s a done deal Admiral they’re ready to go anytime you are. I only needed you’re buy in on the C-17 and I don’t want everyone knowing about it.” Admiral Meyer replied. Vice Admiral Waylit raised her eyebrows, feeling she had just been led down a road that Admiral Meyer was fully aware of the destination. “Well sir, let me check to see what’s available.” “Sharon this has the highest priority it bumps everything. By the end of the week I need those teams on the ground. My expectation is that after the planning and subsequent briefing in three days the fleet will be underway immediately following. We don’t have time to waste.” Admiral Meyer ordered. “Aye sir, the aircraft will be ready when you are, I’ll get to work on it when I get back to my office. Would it be possible for the SEAL Commander to contact my office ASAP so we can coordinate?’ Vice Admiral Waylit asked. “Taken care of already Sharon, he should be waiting for you when you get there.” Admiral Meyer smiled. Vice Admiral Waylit shook her head and stood, “You’ve thought of everything haven’t you.” She looked at him and smiled back. She turned and left his
Admiral Meyer’s had called his senior staff as well as those from Naval Base San Diego, 32nd Street, to his headquarters to discuss how they could support the defense of Washington D.C., they needed to act now. As far as the Admiral could tell, was that they didn’t have the aircraft to send a few thousand Marines along with their equipment. The C-17’s, all five of them, were a God send and they were lucky to have them. However, they had to cannibalize thirty-five additional C-17’s to get those to work and they were already overburdened with work. The trains which could move hundreds were cleared to New Mexico in the south and to Iowa in the Midwest, …show more content…
“That way we can get first hand reports about what’s happening and be prepared going in.” “Understood sir, but this could very well be a one-way mission for those SEALs we don’t know how we’d get them out.” Vice Admiral Waylit said. Yes, yes I know I’ve thought about that too. The teams selected would have to volunteer, once there, they would have to wait for the fleet to get there and be extracted. During World War Two we dropped special operations personnel behind enemy lines all the time and they were there until they hooked up with the allies coming in from Normandy. We did similar things in Korea and Vietnam. Dropping them down there and waiting it out its not unheard of.” Admiral Meyer rolled …show more content…
“That’s a done deal Admiral they’re ready to go anytime you are. I only needed you’re buy in on the C-17 and I don’t want everyone knowing about it.” Admiral Meyer replied. Vice Admiral Waylit raised her eyebrows, feeling she had just been led down a road that Admiral Meyer was fully aware of the destination. “Well sir, let me check to see what’s available.” “Sharon this has the highest priority it bumps everything. By the end of the week I need those teams on the ground. My expectation is that after the planning and subsequent briefing in three days the fleet will be underway immediately following. We don’t have time to waste.” Admiral Meyer ordered. “Aye sir, the aircraft will be ready when you are, I’ll get to work on it when I get back to my office. Would it be possible for the SEAL Commander to contact my office ASAP so we can coordinate?’ Vice Admiral Waylit asked. “Taken care of already Sharon, he should be waiting for you when you get there.” Admiral Meyer smiled. Vice Admiral Waylit shook her head and stood, “You’ve thought of everything haven’t you.” She looked at him and smiled back. She turned and left his