I love you, I won't kill you

Since the start of the 2001 Afghanistan War (codename: Operation Enduring Freedom) and the 2003 Iraq War (codename: Operation Iraqi Freedom), the U.S. Marine Corps has been in the most active state since the Vietnam War.

The war against Iraq that began in 03 was a controversial and illegal war from the very beginning.In layman's terms, it was not authorized by the UN Security Council, but a unilateral military strike against Iraq by the US government bypassing the Security Council.

At the beginning of 07, when Amanda, Victoria and other Marine Corps female pilots were still conducting flight training at Whitingfield Base, the Marine Corps had deployed about 23000 Marines in Iraq, which accounted for almost the total number of Marines. 15%.More than 6400 Marines were wounded and more than 800 killed in the war against Iraq.

The high manpower cost and depleted weapons and equipment have forced the Pentagon's Marine Corps leadership to recognize the enormous challenges of restoring its war-torn troops.This has forced the leadership to accelerate the establishment of a modern Marine combat force for the Marine Corps' primary job content of "fighting and winning."

The Marine Corps Combat Force, organized as the Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force.It includes a ground combat unit, an air combat unit, a command and control unit, and a combat service support or logistics unit.This also means that air forces need to work more closely with ground forces.

Under such circumstances, the aviation wing of the Marine Corps urgently needs a large number of skilled combat flight personnel and technical support personnel to pilot and maintain various aircraft under the jurisdiction of the aviation wing.This includes Hornet fighters, short takeoff/vertical landing attack aircraft, medium and heavy transport helicopters, Huey helicopters and Super Cobra multirole/attack helicopters.The EA-6B "Prowler" electronic warfare aircraft and the KC-130 tanker/transport aircraft may also join the ranks of an air combat force.

Obviously, Amanda had arranged her own future destiny when she made her first choice.After becoming a flight crew of an AH-1W "Super Cobra" attack helicopter, her first task is to provide close air support to the infantry brothers in the ground combat forces and effectively combat any armed threats from the ground.

Amanda is very clear about the combat missions of attack helicopters and what kind of tactical support they provide to ground forces.The only thing she doesn't know is where in the world she will be deployed in the future.Because she heard a saying in the Marine Corps, "It is better to be deployed overseas than to be deployed on the front line, and it is better to be deployed at home than to be deployed overseas."

Next, once the first-line combat aircraft training for several months to one year is completed, it will be mentioned by the aviation wing on the deployment schedule.However, according to the current situation in the two battlefields, it may not take such a long training time to be deployed to the front line.

Now, the only sister, Amanda, is well on track to be deployed.Vincent thinks it is necessary for him to talk to his sister about this issue, whether it is a business or a personal matter.

During the break of the celebration, Vincent walked up to his sister with a beer glass, "Amanda, do you have time?"

Amanda was clinking glasses with Julie when she heard the elder brother's voice.He turned his head and glanced at the major, "Well, of course."

Julie glanced at Vincent, "Congratulations, Vincent."

"Thank you."

"Well, where is your wedding to Helen? Can I attend?"

Amanda smiled and said, "If he doesn't invite you, I will never let him step into my house."

"Er, really? Honey, but where is your home?" Julie asked with a grin.

"Ladies, you are my sister's best sisters, of course you can all participate. But right now I need to borrow Amanda, do you agree?" Vincent joked.

Victoria and Alena knew what he was going to say and said, "Of course, five minutes."

Julie nodded, "You go."

Amanda took a glass of beer and followed Vincent out of the Navy Communication Center.Leaning against the sidewalk rail, he smiled and said, "Well, the weather in Florida is nice. What would you like to talk about, Major?"

Vincent looked at his mature sister and clinked a beer glass with her, "Congratulations! The McLaren family's naval pilot, my father, Billy and I are all proud of you!"

Amanda pouted, "Thank you."

"Amanda, you are only one step away from becoming a Marine Corps pilot. What do you think about the deployment location?" Vincent asked seriously after taking a sip of beer.

"Well, of course I want to stay in the country. However, you also know the current situation of the Marine Corps in Iraq and Afghanistan."

"Yes, I know. I just want to say that your choice is your right. However, there is a price to pay for making a choice."

"The price? Well, I see what you mean. Don't worry, I'm ready to go to Iraq."

"It's too early to be ready. You still have to finish the training of the first-line aircraft. Maybe by the time you finish the training, these two wars will be over."

Amanda glanced at Vincent, "It's over? It's unlikely, right?"

Vincent smiled softly, looking at the distant scenery, "The Ministry of National Defense released the "Four-Year Defense Evaluation Report" in February last year, you know?"

"I know, why?"

"Then, I don't think you know the specific content of the report."

"Of course I don't know, go ahead."

Vincent paused for a few seconds and said, "The Ministry of National Defense and the Senate Armed Services Committee have officially made it clear that they will shift the focus of their future global strategy to the Asia-Pacific region. As the second largest naval base in China, the San Diego Naval Base will become a center for the Asia-Pacific region. Power projection bases and training grounds. In other words, it is an important part of the Navy's operations in the Asia-Pacific."

Amanda carefully interpreted the words, and said seriously after a few minutes, "Uh, are you telling me that I will most likely go to the San Diego Naval Base to complete the final front-line aircraft training?"

Vincent glanced at her, "Well, this possibility has great potential. According to the content of the defense report, the Marine Corps headquarters will naturally deploy flight personnel like you to the Asia-Pacific region."

"Are you kidding? So, can I not go to Iraq?" Amanda laughed happily.

"Okay, this is just my personal opinion. I can't decide whether to go to Iraq or not." Vincent said helplessly.

"Hmm, I know. Well, the San Diego base, the US Pacific Fleet. Headquartered in the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii, it governs the [-]rd and [-]th Fleets of the US Navy and owns the "Nimitz" and "Carl Vinson" and "George Washington" and other six aircraft carriers."

"Very good! Amanda, I didn't expect you to know the situation of the Navy very well."

"Shut up and don't forget our father was from the Navy."

Vincent patted Amanda on the shoulder, "Well, the little girl from the McLaren family has grown up. But who can tell the future fate?"

Amanda drank the remaining beer in the glass, "Hmph, my fate is in my hands."

"Well, good luck to you!" Vincent suddenly turned to his sister and made a hug gesture.

"Good luck to you too! Say sorry to Helen for me, I may not be able to attend your wedding." Amanda and her elder brother hugged tightly and said.

"Hehe, it's okay. However, Helen said that as soon as my child and hers are born, I will let you be our child's godmother."

"Godmother? Hahaha, Vincent, do you think I look like you?"

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