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Operation Inner Light : GI Joe vs. The Corps!
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11-25-2016, 12:42 AM
DerStahlhelm
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Chapter Nine: Turn of the Wheel
"This is what I've got so far." Scarlett said, addressing the two other officers in Hawk's darkened office as she adjusted the focus on the slide projector she was operating. "Quantico was able to ID most of the Corps members we have clear pictures of. We have eleven positive IDs and three that are likely, but uncertain. All of them seem to be former military of one sort or another. Of those, quite a few either a criminal background or connections with various right wing extremists."
"Anyone on any of our lists?" Captain Hauser, asked. The Captain, code named Duke, was the team's field commander.
"No, but several have connections to people that are. Which is why I bring your attention to this man:" Scarlett pressed the button that advanced to the next slide. It projected an image on the screen of a young man with unruly dark hair and moustache. He had a huge, goofy grin stretching from ear to ear, unusual as the picture was clearly a mug shot.
"This is Tony Tanner, former Marine corporal. Nam vet, combat engineer, dishonorably discharged in '70 over allegations of sexual impropriety. Feds say he has ties to a number of right wing militia and survivalist groups, including our old friends Strike First. Some highlights from his file are included in the packets I gave you. He's pretty indicative of the sort of guys Jones has attracted."
"I've gone over the reports you've given me of their various operations" Hawk said. "Val Verde, Beirut, Malta, Teach's Key. Jones seems to be extremely well informed. Is someone in our government feeding him information?"
"I wouldn't discount the possibility, General. He seems to have quite a few friends on the hill. But don't forget that he owns GNN, and that means he basically has access to the worlds largest private intelligence service."
December 1st, 1984, the Russell Building, Washington DC
The large oak door opened to admit Ted Jones into the office. He was well acquainted with the office's owner, Senator Robin Reinhardt, who was seated in one of the plush leather chairs. A man in a marine corps uniform sat in an identical chair next to him.
"Come in, Ted!" Reinhardt called.
"Scotch, Ted?" That was Senator York, who was just closing a bottle at the bar on the far side of the room.
"Oh, I suppose I will. Neat." Ted replied. He had forgone his leather jacket and gun belt today, and was dressed in a crisp grey suit.
The fourth man in the room stood from his seat and extended his hand to Jones.
"Ted, allow me to introduce Lt. Colonel Jody Choate. Colonel Choate is a big fan of yours." Reinhardt said as Jones took the mans hand.
God, what a grip. It's like a steel vice, Ted thought. The Colonel appeared to be about forty, obviously well built, and handsomely featured enough to be on a recruiting poster, even at that age.
"What can I do for you gentlemen?" Ted asked.
York handed him his scotch, which despite his request, had two large ice cubes floating in it. "It's more like what we can for you, Ted." The senator smiled.
"As you know, we fully support what you've been doing, leading by example, showing the people what could be accomplished if the government would just take off the kid gloves and do what it needs to." Reinhardt said.
"And it's not just us, Ted. You've got a lot of new fans up here on the hill. Even the president has to admit you've been getting things done, even if you did embarrass him a bit with Val Verde and Beirut."
"Ronnie does like his hostages, doesn't he?" Ted sipped his drink, trying to ignore the ice.
"You've got a lot of support right now, and not just here, the press seem to love you. Your handling of the press has been masterful. Well, except for that Ramirez thing. Seems he's got a real hard on for you. If you can keep this up, though, you might be able to get yourself an office down the hall here come the '86 midterms." Reinhardt continued.
"Maybe somebody to give George a run for his money in '88. We could use a real man in the White House,
Ted" York said as he poured himself another drink.
"We want you to continue doing what you've been doing, and we want to help you. Which is why I've asked the colonel to join us today." Reinhardt added.
Jones was liking what he was hearing so far. If the people here in Washington were getting his message maybe he did have a shot at the presidency. Then he could really get some things done.
"And what can you do for me, Colonel Choate?" Ted asked.
The colonel smiled and said "Well, I happen to know that we may have possibly over-ordered for a shipment of weapons that's about to be sent to a friendly nation...."
About an hour later the office door opened, and the four men emerged, laughing to themselves. Ted found his assistant sitting on Reinhardt's secretary's desk, leaning over just a few inches from her. He chuckled internally a bit at her disgusted look.
"...and I'm just in town until tomorrow, c'mon, sweetie.."
"Yes, Tanner, she's very pretty, but we have other business tonight." Jones said in fake admonishment.
"You should see Jody's secretary, Ted, she'll stop a man's heart at 20 paces!" York said. He'd had a bit more to drink than necessary for the occasion, Jones thought.
"Bambi is probably the best secretary I've ever had!" The colonel said. A small grin came over his face. "Just don't tell Debbi."
Jones and Tanner were soon in the car and on their way back to the home Ted owned in Georgetown.
Ted was intrigued by the colonel's offer. This Ramirez thing, however, still gnawed at him.
"Tony, change of plans." He said. "I'm flying back to the ranch alone. You and Billy will be heading up to New York tonight. I've got a job for you."
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