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SEC DEF HARTLEY As most of you know, I was a third generation flyer for the U.S. Armed Forces. But you might not realize I was the first Hartley to make it through a war without getting shot down. My grandfather in World War 2 and my father in Vietnam both would have been lost were it not for the untold bravery of men who brought them home. Today, we honor the man who ensured his Commander was alive and here today to honor the legacy of Alpha platoon. Navy Cross recipient Petty Officer Ernest Vickers...
FIND Reece, a man frayed at the edges, standing at the casket of his most devoted fallen friend. He looks around. Aside from Pritchard and Bravo Platoon, the chairs are nearly empty. The series of funerals has taken its toll on the community. Reece places his TRIDENT on the casket, stares at it for an interminable beat... then angrily SLAMS IT HOME. EXT. POINT LOMA CEMETERY -- DAY -- LATER Lauren and Reece walk through the rows of white headstones. SEC DEF HARTLEY (O.S.) Commander Reece. Mrs. Reece... They turn, surprised to see SEC DEF HARTLEY and two MILITARY ATTACHES approaching. Hartley introduces herself to Lauren. SEC DEF HARTLEY (CONT’D) The Admiral’s wife, Mariam, told me a lot about you, Mrs. Reece.
Apparently, you beat most of these boys at the local triathlons. I’d pay good money to see that. Lauren’s flattered by Hartley’s personal touch. LAUREN Thank you, Madam Secretary. SEC DEF HARTLEY
May I borrow your husband for a moment? I know it’s a busy time. LAUREN Yes... Of course.
Lauren heads for the Cruiser, and Reece finds himself walking & talking with one of the most powerful women in Washington.
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