The Storm

Leavenworth, Kansas. Is that understood?' 'Yes sir,' came the room response, and I knew that this medal-covered old man was no pushover." "Ain’t that right Henry?" "That’ll be a 10 -4, Gunny," Henry responded. Gunny looked at me and asked, “You gettin' this, Zach?” “Yes Sir,” I responded. Gunny Sanders continued, “The Major then stated, 'If there are any persons present who would not want to pursue this adventurous course of action, show it by a lifted hand.' I thought to myself, 'We trained and trained to be Navy Seals and graduated with flying colors, and now to lift our hands for a bail-out? You have got to be kiddin'.' Of course, no hands went up. We were ready for this! The Major went on to say, 'Gentlemen, you 30 will be split-up into three groups of 10.'" "The Major continued, 'After today you will no longer have contact with anyone other than your group and a commanding officer over you. You will not share intel, your location, or your mission, other than within your own group. What the other groups are doing is none of your business. Just know this, that they will be doing what you are doing, but in other parts of your particular assigned county. Don’t feel alone. There are other brave Americans getting down and dirty just like you will be. Your job will be to accomplish your designated mission. Stay focused and pay attention to detail. Watch your dimes and your dollars will take care of themselves. Do not defer, deviate, or deter from taking and/or following the steps necessary to accomplish your objectives as a team.'"

"'On occasion you might have to adjust when confronted with obstacles. But then, immediately and with singularity of

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