Insurgency by Walter Knight

Author:Walter Knight
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: science fiction military war insurgency terrorism foreign legion humor
Publisher: Walter Knight
Published: 2011-02-21T06:22:16.426775+00:00

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Chapter 13

Sergeant Green and a platoon of legionnaires deployed by armored car to the old Miranda homestead north of the DMZ to set an ambush, should Desert Claw try to find haven in its ruins or tunnels.

“I don’t like you,” Sergeant Green growled at Private Barker. “You’re a traitor and a conniver that should have been shot a long time ago. I still can’t figure out why Colonel Czerinski wants you kept alive and safe.”

“It’s the price of being popular,” replied Private Barker. “I have lots of important friends. I can tell you don’t have that problem. You should network more. That’s why you’re still just a sergeant.”

“Smart-ass punk,” said Sergeant Green. “This isn’t a popularity contest. This is the Legion. Forget you.” Sergeant Green looked about the barren landscape. “I’m hungry. I was told there would be food and supplies hidden inside the tunnel bunkers. Where is the entrance?”

“Under the ruins, there is a trap door,” replied Private Barker. “But don’t go inside yet. It’s booby-trapped with explosives.”

“Are there any more nasty surprises?” asked Sergeant Green.

“That hill with the graves has landmines on its northern perimeter. Stick to the path, and you should be safe.”

“Thanks,” said Sergeant Green, warily assessing the trail. “You could have let me get killed. I always say there is some good even in the lowliest of the low.”

“Don’t count on it,” said Private Barker, walking the steep path to visit his parents’ gravesite.

Private Barker sat by the graves, watching the sunset. It seemed to relax him. Sergeant Green let Barker be alone as others worked to set up camp. Dinner was the good old MRE – Meal Ready to Eat.

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