Chapter 379 Withdrawal
In the autumn of 1969, four large military transport aircraft landed at the U.S. military Xishan military base in Vietnam. The plane stopped steadily in the loud roar. Then the hatch opened and a group of people came out of it, and the group of people looked a little special at the U.S. military base. Their clothes were different from the standard military uniforms of the U.S. military, but from the word E on their armband, it could be judged that they were members of the American E Security Company, and the two people in front of them were about fifty years old. On the left and right, they seem to be energetic, and there is a unique demeanor of soldiers between their hands and feet.
A group of officers from Xishan Military Base looked at the group of people who came out and quickly greeted them. At the front was a major general of the Marine Corps, and there were several school-level officers behind them. The major general smiled and stretched out his hand and shook hands at the two people of Company E who were walking in front of him, "Welcome Mr. Granary and Mr. Toy. We have been waiting for a long time!" With that, he gestured and asked them to walk into the base.
"It bothers you, General Leicester!" Gnery nodded slightly. His current identity has long been different. In E Security Company, except for Hailige, who is the head of the company, the most powerful people are the old brothers of E Company. They control the core departments of E Security Company and lead each department with different execution. Tasks, or cooperate with each other.
The Xishan military base of the U.S. military has now become a large military camp. There are constantly troops here, and they are ready to start a strong fire attack on the Vietnamese army, destroying the will of the Vietnamese army with huge firepower, so as to achieve the purpose of forcing them to compromise. The person in charge of General Leicester here is mainly engaged in various transportation and material distribution of logistics. The office in his single room is large enough for Grenari and his party to rest. And General Leicester is also very enthusiastic about them, because in his opinion, these are all senior managers of Company E and can't be easily offended.
"You have made it clear that we don't need the U.S. military to provide anything. We have our own chartered plane, and we can take our personnel back!" Toi said to General Leicester, "Where are our people now? I want to see them!"
Lester shook his head and smiled, "Yes, I know your company's decision, but I still don't understand that we are making progress now, and why does Mr. Parks take people back when the situation is better? Are you worried that the American political axe will repudiate the debt?
Granary said unhappily, "No, General, we are here just to establish a peaceful Vietnam. Now it seems that this purpose is far away. Mr. Parks is right. We will not let the personnel of E Security Company bleed again for a place where there is no hope of peace."
"Okay, General, we're going to meet our people!" Toy simply said rudely, "I have to rush for dinner tomorrow. I can't get used to the food of the U.S. military. I've been eating it for many years, and I really can't stand it!"
General Leicester shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly, "Okay, gentlemen, as you wish. The personnel of E Security Company are treated the same as the U.S. military. They are rationed according to the standard U.S. military supplies. Now even ammunition is supplied by us, because we are already using the same rifle! Major Hegel, take these gentlemen to the camp of E Security Company immediately!" With that, he turned around and shouted at a major who was busy on the other side of his office.
The major trotted all the way over and saluted, "Yes, sir!" With that, he said to Toy and the others, "Gentlemen, please come with me now. I'll take you there!"
General Leicester is right. The camp of E security personnel is indeed a standard U.S. military rationing, but here, they are more disciplined than the U.S. military. So far, they still maintain a record of not accidentally injuring a Vietnamese civilian in the battle in Vietnam, and this record is also reported by U.S. military reporters. The image of the personnel of E Security Company has become very good. Originally, the Americans have begun to be disappointed in the Vietnam War. The political axe says every day that the war is making progress, but there are endless wars, and the soldiers are constantly in casualties, and the reports of the massacre of civilians by the U.S. military have also begun to appear in the newspapers, which makes the United States People were also angry with the E security company that accompanied the U.S. military, but this record of the E security company saved their reputation.
A group of people played basketball on the simple basketball court of the camp, and a few big black men, surrounded by a group of good E company personnel, and of course, the U.S. military personnel. They kept throwing good balls, and then shouted and cursed and swearing for the lost ball on their side.
The young correction wanted to stop it, but Granary stopped it. He whispered to the major and said, "Well, we have found it. You can go back and tell the general, thank you very much for his help!"
The major nodded and then turned away. And Toy approached Gnery and laughed in a low voice, "Mr. Gonorrhea, I bet that the people on our side can win and bet 20 dollars!"
"Don't bet with me, because I also bet on our people to win. We have trained these guys for this, not only to fight, but also to play ball!" Gernelly smiled, and then looked at Toy and said, "See, the guy Lester just now, I have to rush tomorrow's dinner. At that time, you saw that his face was green!"
"Well, I admit that I'm a little reckless. I should give him some respect!" Toy raised his hand to make a gesture of surrender.
"No, Joe, I just like to see that guy's angry but helpless face. God, he seems to think we should stay here and work for them. The boss's decision is right this time!" Gernelly smiled, "Maybe I would say, General, if you are interested, why don't you go back to the United States with me and try my delicious food?"
"It's impossible for him to go back. His mission is not over yet. He still has to fight with the Vietnamese!" Toy smiled and said, "I hope he can come back alive at the end of the war!" I will kick him to pray in front of the Virgin Mary!"
Just as the two were talking, a huge cheer suddenly broke out on the basketball court. Gnery looked over there and smiled, "Don't guess, we won! Just look at the complacent look of the kids and the dejected look of those soldiers!"
At this time, the captain of E Security Company saw the two people and immediately fixed them there, and then shouted with full of energy: "Li-right!" After saying that, the combatants of E Security Company suddenly settled down. They all stood upright and looked at Gnery and Toe. Their eyes were full of eagerness, and the performance of these security personnel made some U.S. troops present very curious. Did they stand together and look at him from afar?
"Slow down!" Granary walked over and nodded to the team officer. The team officer immediately issued the order loudly. Those big guys who were still alive on the court or shouting swearing on the side quickly stood in line and lined up in front of the two people. The team officer then saluted Granary and Toy.
Genery nodded again, and then walked to the front of the team and looked at their expectant eyes. He knew that they must have known the purpose of himself and Toy. Although the personnel of Company E were brave and good at fighting, they did not miss their country and relatives for a moment. They are eager to go back and stay away from this place. Especially in the face of some brutal acts of the U.S. military, this mood is even stronger.
"Sit a break, brothers!" Granary nodded to the security personnel of Company E and said, "To be honest, when I was your age, my company commander was still shouting at me standing in the queue. And now it's your turn!"
Suddenly there was a burst of laughter, and then it soon stopped. Obviously, the brothers were amused by Gnery's words and relaxed their nervousness.
"I participated in all the battles of the European battlefield after World War II in Normandy, as well as some battles in the Asian battlefield. At that time, although we also complained, no one wanted to go home. We still stayed in the puddle of scattered soldiers, enduring the cold and heat, and fought against the Germans and myself. Because we are fighting for justice. But now, we came with peace, but this wish can't be realized. Gnauri was a little relaxed at first, but later his tone became more and more solemn.
"You are like brothers on the battlefield, just like the motto of our E security company, don't abandon, don't give up! Even willing to give up their lives in exchange for the lives of their brothers. Lurking in the jungle together and enduring insect mosquito bites together. The friendship saved in the battle is the most important and precious. Just like I used to be in the E Company, I will always remember every brother of the E Company in my heart. And now, standing beside you is your brothers who deserve to be remembered for a lifetime. Gernelly said, and then waved his hand and said, "And my brothers, from today on, you will leave here and stay away from the battle. We're going home!"
Go home! After a short stagnation, there was a huge cheer in the crowd. The cheers of the personnel of E Security Company also infected the U.S. soldiers, but they could only silently look at the group of people who had fought with them, pack their luggage, then set foot on the transport plane and fly to the home they dreamed of!
In October 1969, the personnel of E Security Company safely evacuated Vietnam, and their mission in Vietnam has been completed. There will be battles waiting for them in the future, which is only a step in their journey. The return of the personnel of E Security Company made Parks gain prestige again. Seeing public opinion, this also forced President Nixon, who took office soon after taking office, to make up his mind to gradually withdraw from Vietnam and leave the quagmire that trapped the U.S. military.
In 1973, Parks, who had been re-elected as mayor, undisguisedly threw an amazing bomb in a speech at the State University of New York, which immediately stunned the press. Parks announced that he will run for vice president next year in the general election year.
(to be continued)