Chapter XXVIII Paratrooper Badge

On December 26, 1942, all the soldiers of the 506th Regiment completed their last jump.

"I can't believe I'm going to be a paratrooper today." Joe Toy gently stroked the Silver Wing badge with his hand, "I think this should be one of the most important moments of my life!" ”

A lot of people are as excited as he is. Even Parks, who had seen the big scene, had a fluctuating mood, and it was indeed a joyful and exciting thing to receive the badge with so many brothers.

"You're now members of our regiment." Standing on a high platform, Zink declared, "This is one of the finest regiments in the U.S. Army, and certainly one of the best in the world." Remember to remember our battle cry and motto 'Kolahi', which means 'Reading Force'. We fight together. ”

Zink's words made the officers and soldiers of the 506th Regiment enthusiastic. Because it is a sacred moment to mark yourself as a qualified soldier, and it will be an important moment for almost everyone.

And Colonel Sink concludes with an even more exciting announcement: "Tonight, the community in the barracks will be open to all soldiers, and you can raise your glasses and drink as much as you want, for your paratrooper badge." ”

"Starting tomorrow, I will also give you ten days off, and you can go home and have a look, and tell your relatives and friends, and of course your wife or girlfriend, that you are a US Army paratrooper." Zink smiled, then changed his tone, "There are some things I want you to be able to do—not just on vacation, but to be a belief to guide your life." You have to walk with your head held high, you have to have the posture of a soldier, you have to always remember that you are an airborne soldier, not an infantryman, not a marine, but an airborne soldier. Look at your shiny boots and handsome trouser cuffs tucked into them. Let everyone who has seen you know the demeanor of the Airborne Forces. ”

At this time, everyone cheered. This is undoubtedly very good news. Ten days off, which made them overjoyed. When the command to "disband" came, everyone couldn't help but hug.

"I think, I've finally made it through, it's all a dream!" White packed his belongings in the barracks and muttered to Parks, "I thought I was going to be tortured to death by Captain Sober. But I survived, look, my boots, look at my Silver Wing badge. ”

"You deserve it! White, you've always been excellent! Parks smiled as he cleaned up, but he didn't have the slightest intention of packing.

At this time, White straightened up, then looked at Parks, and said seriously: "I know, all this, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to do it at all, maybe I would have been kicked out of Company E by Captain Sauber a long time ago." Thank you, Parks! ”

Parks shook his head and smiled, "Okay, White, don't say these stupid things, we're brothers, aren't we?" A brother in a company, someone who can rely on each other on the battlefield! ”

"Yes!" At this time, White stepped forward and hugged Parks tightly, "Remember, we will always be brothers, don't abandon me, of course I will never abandon you!" ”

At this time, the barracks door suddenly opened, and then Gernelly came in, and when he saw the two of them, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then smiled: "It seems that I came at the wrong time, maybe I disturbed your interest?" He smiled ambiguously.

"Oh, Mr. Gonorrhea, don't imagine with your head full of **," Parks couldn't help but pat his forehead, "yes, why don't you pack your bags?" ”

"Hey, Parks, I'm getting ready to go to the community, where the beer is open today." Goneri whistled at the two of them, "Let's go, let's go and be happy together!" Today is destined to be a sleepless night. ”

"Why not?" Parks smiled and spat at Whitenunu, "Let's go, White, let's clean up these things later, we should have a good celebration tonight, with the brothers." ”

Tonight's community club was buzzing.

"One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds...... Ten seconds! David Landamore, Joe Leegort and a group of others were surrounding Guerneri, reading the seconds aloud in unison.

"Smack!" By the time he counted to ten, Goneri had drained the beer from his cup and had a silver wing badge in his mouth, and everyone cheered in unison.

"Rush, horse!" Goneri removed the badge from his mouth and let out a smirk snort.

"Cheers," Landowman raised his glass as well, and a dozen glasses slammed into each other, splashing golden hops. E-Lian's brothers don't want anything now, they just want to vent their emotions at such a time. From the barracks to the present, I have experienced all kinds of tortures and tests of Sauber, and I have also landed from the sky with beautiful umbrella flowers, and now I think about it, everything is worth it.

It was with this in mind that John Martin carefully folded his pants into his tall paratrooper boots. He rested on his chair with one foot and looked meticulous.

At this time, another leather boot suddenly appeared on the stool, and when Martin looked up, he saw Paikanti who was drinking and flushed, he looked at Martin and said proudly: "Think about it, if you are as handsome as me, others may think you are a big man, Martin!" ”

When Martin heard this, he couldn't help but shake his head and glanced at Paikanti: "Do you mean like a squad leader?" ”

"Just kidding!" Paikanti shrugged his shoulders, "Isn't it a blessing that I'm finally able to fold my pants into my pants without listening to Captain Sauber's rant?" ”

Martin couldn't help but smile and wink at him, then reached out and the two shook each other.

"Congratulations, Martin!" Paikanti said his blessing very sincerely, "Congratulations on your promotion to sergeant!" ”

As he was talking, he suddenly heard a voice shouting, "Stand up!" ”

All the soldiers of the 506th Regiment immediately put down the beers in their hands, and some immediately bounced up from their seats and stood upright. Colonel Zink, Lieutenant Colonel Stryll, and the others walked in, and then walked straight onto the main stage in the community.

"Paratroopers, please take a moment!" Zink smiled, "Good night, brothers of E-Company!" ”

"Good night, sir!" All the paratroopers shouted loudly in unison.

"The paratrooper unit is a new concept in the United States, but the 506th Regiment is absolutely capable of turning this new concept into victory." Zink smiled and nodded, facing the brothers.

"Yes, sir!" All the brothers of E-Company said loudly.

"I want you to know how proud I am of you and that you deserve this feast." Zink continued.

At this point, Sergeant Grant brought over a glass of beer and handed it to Colonel Zink.

"Now I'm going to let you enjoy it and remember our motto." Colonel Sink raised his glass.

"Together!" Everyone roared from the bottom of their hearts, and then raised their glasses and bottles high.

It was a hearty feast for the brothers of E-Company, almost all of them were drunk, and they staggered back to the barracks in groups of three or five, supporting each other. In the barracks, there was another lively commotion, and some people continued the banquet tonight in the barracks, spilling beer everywhere.

Early the next morning, Parks woke up early. He put on his training clothes and was about to leave the camp for a workout. It's his habit, even when he's on vacation. He knows that only in this way can he keep his body in the best condition at all times.

"Bang!" With a bang, White suddenly jumped out of bed, his hair messy and his body full of alcohol. He looked for his clothes in a daze, muttering, "Damn, it's miserable today, it's definitely late!" ”

"Shut up! White! At this time, Tibo, who was lying on the bed, stretched out his voice on the bed and said lazily, "Did you lose your head?" From this day, for ten days, there will be no damn bugles, no damn training, and no more Captain Sauber. We're on vacation! ”

"Ahh Suddenly his expression was relieved, and he couldn't help laughing, and then he fell backwards and fell heavily on the bed.

"Parks, what are you doing?" Then White noticed Parks in a training suit, "Oh God, don't tell me you're addicted, no wonder you're a perverted monster." ”

Parks smiled and said, "Are you going home?" It's not too early, and I hope you'll be back here on time, and don't stay too long in the gentle country of home. Don't forget that Captain Sauber doesn't give up. And Colonel Zinke will not let go of those who do not return after the deadline, don't be kicked out as soon as they become paratroopers. ”

"Okay, okay! I really have to go home. White got out of bed again and began to pack up.

By the time Parks came back from training, White had already packed up. His hair was neatly combed and oily, he was dressed in a neat military uniform, and he wore a shiny silver wing badge, and his leather boots were also shiny, and his trousers were tied inside, and the whole person looked handsome and heroic. At this time, the others also got up and were packing their bags.

"Oh, that's a handsome guy!" Parks laughed.

White smiled confidently, looked at Parks, and said strangely, "Parks, aren't you going home?" Or do you have something else going on? ”

Parks nodded, "I'm not going home for a while." "He wanted to stay here and use those days to finish the rifle design he had promised.

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