I love you, I won't kill you

From the moment he stepped out of the TH-57 cockpit, Kenny felt very comfortable and excited.Because this afternoon is his last flight in Whitingfield, it also means that he will join the elite team of naval pilots.And the iconic decoration to join this team is the golden flying badge with big wings.

"Hey, Mike, how do you feel today?" Kenny walked on the tarmac with his flying helmet in his arms, and asked Amanda sideways.

"Uh, it's great. You mean today's water-splashing ceremony!?" Amanda replied with a smile on her face.

"You know, you're so charming when you smile?" Kenny said half-jokingly.

"Uh, I know. Because today's the day we celebrate, and the day we become Navy pilots." Amanda knew what Kenny was trying to say, it was just... she thought of him as the best flying brother ever.

When standing in front of the ground navigation station at the South Airport with other helicopter students, Major Pearson wore sunglasses with a serious smile and looked straight at the dozen or so young Navy or Marine Corps quasi-flying officers with his hands behind his back.

"Today is your graduation day. Ladies and gentlemen, how do you feel?" Major Pearson said calmly.

"It feels very good, sir." All the students shouted in unison.

"So, do you know the significance of this water-splashing ceremony?"

"Yes, sir."

"From now on, you will no longer be cadet pilots, but a true Navy pilot. You have the most dangerous job in the world, although there are many more dangerous jobs."

After Major Pearson finished speaking, he paused for two seconds and then said, "You will receive the gratitude of the United States, as well as the most loyal friendship and best wishes among your flight colleagues. No matter where you are or what you are doing in 10 years A career where you'll both have what you've learned for life, understand?"

"Understood, sir!"

"Well, God and America will bless you!"

Next, the little exciting moment finally arrived.Major Pearson began to issue "soft flying medals" to each cadet.A leather name tag engraved with a golden winged flight badge was handed over to each student.

"Thank you, sir!" Amanda said calmly, taking the soft flight badge from Major Pearson.

Excited, he tore off the leather patch with the student's name on the left chest of the flight suit from the Velcro.Then the "Golden Wing" soft flight medal that was just issued was glued back to the original place.

"Cool, Mike!" Kenny said, nodding, looking at the soft flight patch on Amanda's chest.

"Hehehe, shut up!" Amanda said softly, very happily.

When every cadet put on their new official soft flight badges, Major Pearson stood in front of the team with a smile on his face, "Okay, guys. Now, start the water-splashing ceremony!"

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Amanda returned to the dormitory with an excited and happy smile on her face.Although the flight suit was almost soaked by cold water at this time, this did not prevent a more formal and important occasion coming tomorrow morning.

On June 6, Amanda officially ended her training at the Naval Air Base.It's not just the day she ends her training, but also the day she officially becomes a Marine Corps pilot.From this day on, she will no longer be an ordinary Marine Corps officer, but a qualified Marine Corps officer with excellent flying qualifications.

If it were a formal ceremonial occasion inside the Marine Corps, Amanda's women's A-line dress might not show much of a female Marine in a navy blue sea of ​​beautiful men's A-line dresses. and reputation.

But today is different, the people we contact and the places we stand are different.The students and teachers around me are almost all naval officers in summer navy uniforms.Therefore, it is very necessary to wear the most important set of the 18 sets of military uniforms issued to her by the Marine Corps.

A navy blue military dress jacket with a straight, same color and fabric belt, pure white military dress trousers (summer dress), a white collared long-sleeved shirt, black socks and black patent leather polished shoes, plus the white top The female officer wears a military cap, and Amanda in the mirror looks a little more serious and formal.

The rifle and pistol shooter badge, the rifle and pistol sharpshooter badge, the golden parachute badge with large wings and the honor table worn on the left chest of the dress give people a sense of combat skills and service experience.It is also a symbol of her military prowess and honor as a Marine.

The golden metal officer dress flowers on both sides of the jacket collar and the bright-colored large-sized metal second lieutenant rank worn on both sides of the shoulders indicate that she is an officer different from ordinary soldiers of the Marine Corps.

"Hehehe, not bad, very good. Wouldn't it be better if there were a few more medals?" Amanda stared intently at herself in the mirror, talking to herself.

"Amanda, what are you doing? The appointment ceremony is about to begin!" Victoria called, pushing the door open.

"Wow, cool!!" Victoria couldn't help shouting as soon as she entered the door.

And Alaina beside her also yelled, stepped forward and hugged her, "Giggle, Amanda, you are so beautiful!"

Amanda also giggled, "Thanks! But, I feel like you're complimenting me!?"

Victoria smiled, "Alena, let go of her. Uh, let's take a good look at this female officer."

The two stood half a meter away from Amanda, nodding and smiling.Amanda deliberately said with a stern face, "Okay, are you done admiring it?! Don't worry, you will wear this dress one day!"

"Congratulations!" Alena and Victoria said almost in unison.

"Thank you! After the ceremony, I'll treat you to a drink of beer!" Amanda grabbed the hem of her clothes and straightened her dress jacket again.

"Of course! Let's go, Lieutenant!" Victoria shouted happily.

When the three of them were heading to the naval exchange center at the base, Alena looked at Amanda's skill medal and said curiously, "Amanda, can you tell us what these medals mean?"

Victoria laughed twice, "Alena, this is not a medal."

Amanda walked with a standard pace and said, "Yes, this is not a medal. Uh, the pair of gold wings on the top means that I have passed the parachute training, and the Maltese Cross on the lower right is a rifle and pistol The shooting badge, the square badge on the lower left is the sharpshooter badge."

"Cool! Amanda, how did you get this marksman medal?" Alena became more and more curious, and even Victoria's eyes were full of envy and surprise.

"How did you get it? Hehehe, if you can stay in Balis Island for three months without going crazy, you can get it." Amanda said with a relaxed smile, respecting a passing naval officer present.

Today, because she is wearing the standard A-type military uniform of the Marine Corps, whenever she sees an officer passing by, Amanda salutes to show respect.The naval officer returned the salute and said, "Marine Corps!? Well, your marksman badge is great!"

When the officer walked away, Alena joked, "Hehehe, Amanda, you are better than a man!"

The Naval Communications Center on Allen Street, on the north side of the base, is today the venue for appointments and celebrations.Although there are only a dozen helicopter pilot students graduating in the same period, the appointment and celebration scene will still make people happy.

As she approached the entrance of the communication center, Alena saw Lieutenant Kenny Cooper in a summer white naval officer's uniform.He smiled and said, "Hey, Lieutenant."

"Hey ladies! Mike, your uniform is so cool!" Kenny said, staring at Amanda.

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