Chapter 354 Retirement

Parks doesn't remember what Winters looked like without a military uniform. He has to face Winters and Nixon without a military uniform now. I always feel that there is no military uniform, and there is a feeling of diaphragm and strangeness. Maybe it is a new feeling. Anyway, when Parks saw Winters and Nixon again, he felt a little strange.

"How long have you been waiting?" Winters and Nixon each carried a marching backpack on one shoulder. He saw Parks and Wales, each standing next to a military jeep and smiling, "How do you know that we will arrive today, and it's still this ship?"

"This is not a secret. We have heard the news a long time ago, Dick, Les said he wanted to give you a surprise, but - it seems that this surprise is not actually a surprise!" Captain Wales shrugged his shoulders and said, "Looking at you, it seems to be taken for granted. There is no sense of surprise at all, which makes me feel a sense of failure!"

"Well, I hate surprises!" Nixon walked behind, then threw his luggage into the trunk and jumped into the jeep, while Winters shook hands with Parks and Wales before putting the luggage on the car.

"It's really nice to see you guys!" The Welsh captain clapped his hand, Parks started the car, and the four of them drove in the direction of Camp Shanks.

The brothers of Camp Shanks are still planning for the future. They are only waiting for the official transfer order. This team will be drawn from the Army Airborne Force to establish a separate U.S. Marine Special Commando Command, and they will officially become members of the first special force of the U.S. military, obviously even if The superiors are not willing to treat the elites in these armies.

"If I can get 500 dollars a month, why do I have to work hard to find a job? There is no job like this." Capper talked excitedly about his future life with Granary. "There is no war now. There is nothing more comfortable than serving in an army without war. I am willing to take this as a lifelong career!"

"You're right!" Granary nodded, holding a cigarette between his fingers, taking a sip, and then pointing, "The Mei [***] team has finally done a good thing. I'm still worried about my work, but I didn't expect to have an answer so soon. I think many brothers will stay, and there are many of our E company brothers here.

"Hey, Gernely, look who's here?" Malaqi suddenly touched Gernelly, who was talking to Capper, with his arm, and then several people looked at a jeep that was driving into the barracks.

"God, it's Major Winters!" Grenari shouted in a low voice and said to Malachi, "Hey, man, let's go and say hello. To be honest, I like Major Winters. He used to be a good company commander of Company E!" With that, he walked towards the jeep, and Malaki quickly followed. Soon a group of people followed them. At this time, the jeep was getting slower and slower, and finally stopped in front of them. Parks smiled slightly, and he also wanted to give Winters and Nixon a chance to catch up with his brothers.

" Major Winters!" Grenari rushed up and saluted. Then he found that Wintes and Nixon opposite were not wearing military uniforms. He felt the same as Parks. He felt strange and a little depressed.

"Hello, Gerry!" Winters still raised his hand to return a salute, and then shook hands with Gernery. He saw Gernery's expression and couldn't help laughing and said, "Yes, it's not strange. The 101st Airborne Division has been disbanded. I think many of my brothers have gone home, and of course you are still in the barracks. So Nixon and I also want to enjoy the feeling of going home. We have been looking forward to this moment for a long time!" Of course, Winters won't tell them what he thinks. He doesn't want his brothers to feel sorry for this. Parks told them on the way that the brothers were very excited about the high-paying new job, and most of the brothers planned to stay and stay in the army.

"Hur, I didn't know it would turn out like this! I--I--you know, when I was in Company E, you were one of our best company commanders, but now--" Granary stammered a little. Yes, suddenly I saw Major Winters without military uniform, and his heartstrings were suddenly stirred, and something was indescribable.

"Don't worry about this, you know, I'm a little tired of life in the barracks!" Winters said, and then smiled at everyone and said, "Guys, this is my choice. I won't forget everyone. Let's come out of Tacosia together, and I will always miss the days when I fought with you!" To be honest, that feels great!"

"Me too. I like that feeling. Guys!" (Guys) Nixon also shrugged his shoulders next to Winters and said, "Do it well. We have to have someone in the army!"

It's easy to evoke nostalgic feelings with the brothers, but as they talk, they don't know what to say. Maybe everyone hasn't come out of the matter of Winters leaving, especially when Winters told them that many of the old brothers of the E company have gone home, and many people don't want to Talk again. After all, the former brothers are now torn apart. Parks did not tell his brothers about the dissolution of the 101st Airborne Division, but now they know from Winters.

The 101 Airborne Division no longer exists, the 506 Regiment no longer exists, and the E Company does not exist. Although many brothers still exist, they have gone their separate ways, and there are 53 people left in the assault company. After carrying out a mission in China, none of them died. Even Herman and Kaufman, who were kicked out of the commando by Parks at the beginning, rejoined the commando. Of the fifty-three, only twenty-six were veterans who came out of the Tacoya camp.

"This is really bad!" When Landman got the news, he moaned in a low voice. He almost regards the company as his home. Even if he is now in the assault company, he still has deep feelings for Company E, but now Company E has been disbanded, and the brothers are not going home. This gave him a strong sense of powerlessness.

"Okay, guys, we will say goodbye one day. But we are all still alive, aren't we? If possible, we can get together by ourselves. This is not a separation from life and death!" Winters patted Granary on the shoulder and then jumped into the jeep. The brothers watched Winters disappear on the field, and everyone's mood was not very high. I also lost the interest in talking about it.

"How on earth did you decide?" Parks and Wales picked up their luggage to the company, and then arranged for them to sit down. "Just leave like this?" Parks handed Nixon a glass of whisky. "Scottish sailboat, I know you only drink good wine. This wine is good. I saved it from the house in Göring, Germany."

Nixon took a sip of wine, then nodded and said, "I'm regretting why I didn't send all the good wine home instead of drinking it when I was in Germany!" You know, if you are used to good wine, it will be difficult for others to drink it.

Parks and Wales couldn't help laughing. At this time, Winters suddenly smiled at Parks and said, "It's not a big deal to leave. We can continue to contact each other. However, thank you very much. You know, at least I don't have to worry about what I want to do in the future! And I'm still waiting for your wedding invitation, Harry!" When he said the last sentence, he turned his head to Wales.

All four people here understand what Winters means by thank you. When I was in Germany, in Göring's secret room, four people came to a small share of stolen goods and divided up gold and jewelry worth tens of millions of dollars at that time. This is the guarantee in their future life, enough for them to have no worries about food and clothing throughout their lives. The reason why Winters left the army also has something to do with this. If he can't become a soldier, he can buy a farm and then be a farmer peacefully and live a pastoral life.

"What's your plan?" Winters suddenly said to Parks.

"The answer is already obvious. "Dick!" Parks nodded at him, "Harry asked me this question many times, but I couldn't answer it. Now I think I have the answer. You have gone home, and I don't want to stay here anymore. The brothers who stay in the commando team can do it alone. I think this team will definitely expand, and these brothers will be the core force of this team. I have established a set of training and combat programs for this team. They are the people who carry forward this. I will leave, but I will try my best to keep these brothers! That's my plan!"

"Oh, God, when did you decide? Is it now?" Captain Wales couldn't help shouting at Parks, "You're not funny enough. Well, I told you my plan a long time ago, but you just said that it's not fair! But you have to tell me where you are going to stay? Or what do you want to do?"

Winters and Nixon also shrugged their shoulders: "This is what I want to know. Don't hide anything, Les!"

Parks couldn't help smiling and raised his hands and said, "Okay, I surrender. Let me tell you, I'm going to stay in New York. You know, Virginia needs help, and I just retired, and I have plenty of time!"

"It's a good idea!" Nixon nodded and smiled, "I knew you couldn't let go of that woman. To be honest, I really envy you! Beauty is just like good whisky! It's hard to give up." With that, he raised his glass, tasted it, and nodded with great enjoyment.

"Are you sure?" Winters couldn't help frowning slightly. He knew that in Parks's heart, he had special feelings for the company and the barracks like himself. It must be very difficult for him to make this choice!

"Yes, I'm sure, Dick. I know it's difficult to make this decision, but have you made a different choice? Parks smiled, and then Winters looked at each other tacitly.

"Okay, okay, we've decided. We have to leave each other's contact information. I have to invite you to my wedding!" Captain Wales interrupted at this time, "I'm going to give Betty the kindest diamond!" God, I promise she will be the most beautiful bride!" Then several people laughed, and the laughter gradually brewed in the room, like whisky in a wine glass, turning over the light of amber...

On November 15, 1945, the U.S. Marine Corps Panther Special Forces were officially formed, forming a brigade, two squadrons, ten teams, each with 16 people. The team was tentatively scheduled to be trained at Camp Shanks in New York. And recruit the best soldiers for the navy and army to participate. The original company of the special forces became the backbone members of the special forces, guiding the training and combat of the new members.

In early December 1945, Major Parks officially retired, and Captain Wales also retired. A legendary hero on the European battlefield during World War II withdrew from the barracks. When he left, everyone in the army was celebrating the establishment of the first special forces of the U.S. military. Parks walked quietly. He walked out of the barracks with simple luggage and Wales, and then Parks sent Wales to the railway station!

The train roared. In the monotonous "kap" sound, Parks said goodbye to his friend, and then stood stunned for a while. Then he twisted his backpack and turned to leave the station...

(to be continued)