The United Federation Marine Corps' Lysander Twins: The Complete Series: Books 1-5 by Jonathan P. Brazee

Author:Jonathan P. Brazee [Brazee, Jonathan P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Semper Fi Press
Published: 2017-09-25T06:00:00+00:00

QUINTERO CRAG

Chapter 15

“So, what the hell’s going on?” Chili said as he slid into the seat beside Noah.

“Your guess is as good as mine.”

The company had been scheduled for range driving, something it really needed, but while they were on the ramp, it had been canceled, and all hands were in the theater waiting to find out why.

“How’s the new first sergeant?” Noah asked, tilting his head where she sat in the back.

Tank crews tended to sit together, but Noah and Chili had been together for a while, and he’d just switched over to the newly re-named Night Witch two days prior.

First Sergeant St. Cloud had been one of the first women to enlist when Noah’s father had re-opened the Corps to all genders, and while there were female tank officers who out-ranked her, there were only a handful of female tankers who’d reached the rank of first sergeant so far. With the gender mix in tanks, that would change over time, but for now, a female tanker first sergeant, or any first sergeant, for that matter, was still somewhat rare.

What was pertinent to the Marines in the company, though, and why Noah was asking, was what kind of first sergeant she would be. She had a decent combat record, but so had her predecessor. He’d been somewhat laid back in garrison, and with the captain in the same mold, things had been pretty easy in the company. Noah hadn’t liked the fact that Charlie was obviously lower on the pecking order than Alpha, and he’d love to overtake the battalion CO’s favorite company, but the Marines in Alpha were pushed harder.

“Hard to tell. This was supposed to be our first time as a crew today.”

“Not that. We know she’s got tank chops. You know, as first sergeant.”

“Still hard to tell. I get the feeling she’s just biding her time, watching and evaluating.”

“That sound ominous,” Noah said as Chili shrugged.

“What about you? How’s your new driver?”

“Nervous. He’s barely said a word so far. Today was our first day out as a team, too.”

Noah didn’t know what to make of Corporal Moby Jankowski. He’d made it through Armor School, so he was qualified, but the quiet Marine certainly wasn’t making an impact with his presence. Noah was now the Anvil’s gunner, but he was anxious to make sure that the tank had a strong Marine in the driver’s seat.

“He’ll be fine. It’s Cremineli you need to be worried about.”

Ever since Chili had gotten word that he’d be moving to a new tank, he’d been more open about his disdain for the Anvil’s commander. He hadn’t openly challenged the staff sergeant, but he’d been free to express his opinions to Noah. Noah thought Chili might be going overboard, but he had to admit that there were some truths to Chili’s complaints.

Noah opened his mouth to reply when First Sergeant St. Cloud screamed out, “Attention on deck!”

Noah jumped to his feet, craning his eyes to see not only the company commander, but the battalion commander stride into the theater.

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