Standing By

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Standing By

 

Personal log: Angelis,John,A.,Lt.Jg.,acting CAG,U.S.S. Reaent

 

The ensuing hours since the wings recall to the ship have been busy with little or no time for off time or personal pursuits. I had no choice in the matter of Mr.Nansk and the discussion that followed upon our return...I fully understand his observation and aggravation as it pertains to the fighters being onboard instead of being deployed as a defensive and protective element for the Reaent.

 

The finer points were discussed and pointed out to him along with a reminder of the COC,as well as our duty to follow those in command on the bridge without hesitation for that is all part of our job description. The recall order was perhaps a bit of a surprise for the wing...however as it was pointed out the Captain must have had a damn good reason to call us back,and considering we all were not blown to space dust his reasoning was borne out.

 

This was the first incident I have had to verbally reprimand Tabor as he has proven to be a good pilot whom up to now has followed orders without any reservation. I understand the concern the knee jerk observation must have given him,however this will pass as he ages and has more experience...besides the additional detail I have assigned to him in the additional training of the pilots in sim and composing a report on each and every single pilot in sims and their respective reports may have the desired effect of tempering his sudden urges to question a command while being angered.

 

I understand from comm chatter and reports we are nearing the origin of the signal being transmitted by the missing Federation ship, I have been going over our relative position in this Romulan space sector and putting together a few tactical responses should the need arise and finishing the reports to forward to the Command staff.

 

I have not even taken the time to have any time alone with my wife...whom I am sure has been just as preoccupied with her duties as Chief of security in preparation for this little venture...little venture indeed if that is the way one might look at the situation were it not for the fact we are deep within the Star Empires Sovereign territory and quite possibly face either capture of destruction...a little venture indeed.

 

The clock on the wall ticks away steadily each moment passing into minutes and into hours...by all reports we are down to minutes now. I have placed all fighter pilots as well as support craft pilots onto ready alert status,all craft have been loaded and fueled and visually confirmed by the flight deck officer and armament officer as well as the pilots final check off reports. We are ready if the need arises...and are standing by.

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