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than he does."
"Yes, Sir."
"I'll see to it you get that extra ring immediately, just to give you a bit more clout, but basically, Captain, you're going to be Admiral McLain's field commander. You will confer with Colonel Leonovna, and the two of you will determine what force structure you require. I want it kept in the family, so you'll assemble your personnel from the Corps."
"Yes, Sir. May I recruit SEALs, as well?"
"You swabbies!" Armbruster startled them all with a genuine chuckle. "All right, you can use them, too, if you want."
"Thank you, Sir."
"Colonel Leonovna, I realize you don't fall under my authority, but—"
"I do for the duration, Mister President," Ludmilla interposed.
"Thank you. In that case, we'll arrange suitable military rank for you. In the Corps, I think," he added, giving Aston a lurking grin. "I'm afraid no one would be ungallant