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ADMIRAL PILLAR (CONT'D)
Because something still doesn’t add up here, and I got families asking questions. The Admiral hands Reece a BUSINESS CARD off his desk. ADMIRAL PILLAR (CONT’D) the Team. Go see him. He can help determine if it’s a concussion... or something else. Lord knows, losing 15 men plays games with a Commander’s head. We’re the ones who have to live with the guilt, healthy or not. Reece rises. Pillar’s comments have clearly landed. EXT. SEAL TEAM AMPHIBIOUS BASE -- DAY Captain Howard walks Reece back to his Land Cruiser. CAPTAIN HOWARD There’s a doctor up in Torrey Pines. A neurologist who volunteers time for Defense herself is flying out to honor the fallen. I’m sure the families will appreciate it. But Reece’s mind is back on something the Admiral said. REECE Was it confirmed, Captain? CAPTAIN HOWARD What? The medals? REECE Boozer’s death. Admiral said he asked the police to confirm there’s no foul play. Howard pauses. Reece is in operational mode. Howard does his best to allay Reece’s concern. CAPTAIN HOWARD After your questions about the timing, we double checked the flight logs. The funerals have been set for next week. Good news is we’ve confirmed every SEAL in the platoon will receive a posthumous Silver Star with Vickers earning the Navy Cross for bringing you home. The Secretary of
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