The Departure

That's me, 2nd from the right (Ambassador is on far right). And yes, I'm holding flowers. As a part of Protocol, they were given to the Admiral on departure. They were handed off, and I saw an opportunity to get some roses for my beautiful wife. I'm such a romantic.


After seeing the inside of the aircraft when it arrived, I called Katherine and told her my new career goal is to become head of Pacific Command. It's a nice plane.