There was a murmur of recognition in the room as the Senator rose to his feet. He stood erect, shoulders square, back straight in spite of his years, waiting for quiet before he addressed the chair. His request to award the highest commendation to Colonel Ames of the Medal of Honor. However, it seems that there might be some history between him and Sergeant Lightnin' Lance Gordon, and a new mission directive that some suspect means that Lance won't return. Could the Colonel be trying to get rid of Lance?