David Shotwell

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“The Chief's Revenge” by David Shotwell

Submitted to Contest #255

The Chief’s Revenge D.E. Shotwell I woke up with a start and looked over to see the clock. 13:05. Rolled off the bed in a hurry, muttering, “Oh shit, shit, shit, I did it again." The fifth time in eight weeks. The last time I got thirty hours extra duty; this time, it meant a Captain's Mast for sure. Only a week and a half of ET-A School to go, and now my deployment would be delayed by at least a few weeks while I waited on the Commander’s decision. I quickly dusted off my shoes with a dirty sock to make sure they still shone and adjusted ...

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