true values and preserve the lost moral code due to the intervention of the United Nations.
They had recruited him several years earlier, and he was ready for a change. The country was becoming too socialistic, and it had to change. He knew they’d lost their freedom.
He walked into Operations and Bill Holland motioned him to the corner. “Looks like this might be it, Eric. Just received this from the courier.” Bill handed Eric an envelope.
Eric opened it up and inside was a single piece of paper with two words on it, “Freedom earned.” Eric nodded and left Operations, and he went directly to his quarters where he opened a briefcase in his locker and took out a sealed envelope.
Opening the envelope, he scanned the contents and went to a designated pay phone to make a local call. He let the phone ring three times and then hung up. Seconds later, his phone rang. A voice said, “Upon arrival at San Diego, you will be contacted with a destination. Follow instructions to the letter, and good luck.” The phone went dead.
Eric looked up at the pale blue sky and a bright sun. Perhaps today will be the rebirth of America, he thought. Eric knew that across America, in every state, the word had gone out. He was ready. Yes, he thought, everyone is ready. The rebirth of a great nation was about to start. God bless America, and God bless all of us, he thought.
*****
Michael pulled up a chair and waved the security guard away. “Well, young lady, I hope everything is all right and you have been well taken care of?”
Diana Richmond looked at him. She was afraid and bewildered at what had happened to her. “Where am I? Why have I been kidnapped? Who are you people? I’ve done nothing wrong.”
With panic in her voice and tears in her eyes, Michael knew there was nothing to fear from Diana, just an unfortunate citizen caught in the middle. “Relax, young lady. You have nothing to fear. We just need you to answer a few questions for us, and we’ll arrange to take you home, okay?”
After a half hour of questions and tears, Michael was satisfied the intruder stumbled into the base area, and if they had not chased him, nothing at all would have happened. Now however, both of them would be found and held until Operation Freedom Earned was completed. Michael had read the dossier on Albertson, and he was very impressed. He had no doubts they were up against a highly trained individual with determination and resolve. Yes, he thought, Albertson has guts. He knew somewhere out there he was stalking them.
Michael picked up the phone and dialed.
“Control, Ted Johnson. May I help you?”
Michael spoke, “Have you picked up any unusual or strange occurrences on your sensors this evening, Ted?”
“No, sir. Just the usual animal activities out near the old highway.”
“What kind of activity?” Michael asked.
“We only have a few sound sensors out there. It’s desolate and sometimes we can hear small animals moving around. Nothing big though.”
“Well, anything at all, animals or not, check it out!”
Ted replied, “Yes, sir,” and hung up.
Chapter 11
The Net Tightens
Council Command Center
Washington DC
May 28
Admiral Sandini, a staunch muscular man, six feet and two inches in height, considered one of the nation’s finest admirals, commander, First Central Atlantic Revolutionary Fleet (CFCARF), entered the room with two aides following closely behind him. “Good morning, gentlemen. Good to see you. Have we had any news yet on our missing infiltrators?”
“No, sir,” an aide replied across the room. “We have lost contact with them. Duncan reports they are close to the desert base but is not sure just where they are at this point in time, sir.”
The admiral replied, “Before I can move naval units into position, I must know if we have been compromised in any way. All naval deployments must appear normal. The movement of a carrier group must be done at the right time to avert suspicion and give us the edge we need. It’s taken us a year to move all of our people into that group to ensure we have absolute control.”
A senior council member looked up and spoke, “We know, Admiral. We’ve all had to work miracles this last year to help restore the country. Since the last election, we’ve had no choice but to plan on the restoration, not since Hitler has such a liberal socialistic government been elected to power anywhere in the world. I’ve almost come to believe the administration and Congress will start regulating how we dress next, and they have already dictated our daily menus. It’s like working for a brick wall. No matter what you do, that lopsided House and Senate pass laws revoking our rights. Yes, gentlemen, we must make sure at all costs. There must never be a compromise, now or ever.”
A senior member of the House spoke up, “Yes, I truly believe that old Frank and Harry would roll over in their graves if they knew what happened to the party.”
Another member retorted. “I’ll bet ole Ronnie’s there with them, all shaking their heads in disbelief, especially after the merger with Canada and Mexico.”
His remark was followed by laughter, and one member remarked, “Yes, and I’ll bet there’s a jar of jelly beans sitting on the table.”
The door to the council opened. A young woman, Lieutenant Sanders, Naval Intelligence, entered and spoke, “Gentlemen, I just received a message from October One. The New Mexico base is fully operational with the detainee’s quarters ready and waiting for their guests.”
Senator Forthright cleared his throat and said, “Gentlemen, we are very close to saving the union. As they saved it once before through a great civil war, so can it be saved again? We must keep in mind that we are involved on a highway of civil war. As the South saw fit to break away from the union, we are trying to unite the union and return us to a God-fearing republic that has a government of the people, by the people, and for all the people—a government ruling the people. When we make laws making it a felony to have school prayer and one that legalizes the killing of unborn babies, we lose and our losses are our inability to control our freedom and to decide for ourselves as a representative republic what we want, not what the government dictates. Keep in mind, there should be no question as to where our destiny lies, and we therefore should not have to rely on the government to make all of our decisions for us. It is time to move the country forward as our Founding Fathers envisioned. ‘To victory with freedom for all,’ so to speak. Gentlemen, the time to tell the people is now. If all goes well in California, Operation Freedom Earned will begin to forge ahead. The call to arms has been made, and all are waiting to move forward.”
The senator looked at the admiral and said, “Admiral, do we have those squadrons of F-18 available? And can we rely on all the men?”
“Yes, sir. All of our men and women are ready. All are operational. Reserve and National Guard organizations are waiting for the word to move. All active-duty units were moved into launch position. We now have two carrier groups and two submarine squadrons ready to move on their initial targets. One carrier group is on station, and other submarines are on stationed in both the Atlantic and Pacific areas. Only a few of us have the full details to maintain
