The Patriot (24 page)

All was quiet when he awoke so he took his toothbrush towel and soap and walked down the trail to the falls. Afterwards he walked over to the gravesite and sat for a moment. Finally he rose and walked back to the camp to find Mac and the old squad members were all seated by the fire along with Brian and the others. Mac said just in time Top for scrambled eggs and coffee.

The men all sat by the fire for some time having their morning coffee and discussing the coming operation. All were in good spirits for the hope was that their actions would make the generals realize either government must be returned to the people and a free America restored or the threat of all out war between the militia and military would become a reality.

Mac told the others this should make the Generals understand we are a united people and are willing to fight to take our government back. Goldie said the general is a smart man. I believe he will choose the side of freedom over power and prestige. We will know soon he added.

He turned to Brian and asked, are your men ready to take charge of our detainees and safeguard the camp once we depart. Brian assured him all would be taken care of as you advised, and that he had alerted his men at home to be prepared to back you up at the base if it should become necessary. I have the five thousand men and transportation on standby who can be there in an hour if needed. Mac looked at his old squad members then turned to Goldie and said Top, nothing to do now but rest up for the job ahead.

He was awakened by Brian and told the others are all out by the fire. The cook has some vegetable soup, hamburgers, and hot chocolate fixed. He rose and walked over to the fire where the others were and Mac said dig in Top the chows great. Tim and the boys called in, they are all set and will start arriving at their drop off points as planned. I told Tim we would be there to greet him at seven. Brian advised, Richard called to say it’s a go at the other locations. After having lunch the men sat round the fire relaxing until finally Goldie stood up saying time to mount up and move out.

The men donned light packs shouldered their weapons and boarded their vehicles. Goldie and Mac’s driver pulled out onto the road followed by the other two vehicles. Passing thru the small towns along the way Mac remarked how few people were out. Yeah Goldie said, it’s six thirty and these little towns close down early. He told the driver pull in to the left just beyond the underpass coming up. You can drop us off there then return to our camp.

They dismounted their vehicles and Goldie said move quickly now into the woods where we will wait for Tim and his troops. There was probably fifty acres of wooded park set aside by the air base for their members and children to enjoy and it made an ideal staging place for their men. Dusk was beginning to set in as they waited for Tim and his men to arrive.

They didn’t have long to wait before Tim and his convoy of vehicles arrived dropping off their human cargo before departing. The process was uneventful and finally Tim said that’s the last one. They turned and walked into the woods where the men had been assembled in battalion sized elements.

As they walked past each unit Goldie and Mac stopped to talk to the commanders, shaking their hands and thanking them for their courage in responding to the call of liberty. Moral was high and the commanders knew their unit objectives and were ready to move when ordered to do so. After reviewing the troops they walked back to their position where they could observe the main base entrance. The radio operator advised James and Joshua both called in to report all is ready. Goldie looked at Tim and said our squad goes in first to clear the entrance. Give us one minute then you follow us in. He told his radio operator contact James and Joshua, advise 2100 hours is a go.

He looked at Mac and their old squad members and said it’s time follow me. They went out of the woods and moved quickly towards the guard shack at a run. The gate guard was caught by surprise and offered no resistance. He told the men leave him here Tim and his men will care for him. They were moving fast now towards the commanders headquarters and Mac said Tim and his men are in and moving towards their objectives Goldie.

Finding the command building locked Goldie placed a strip of C4 around the handle lit the fuse and moved away. As the doors were blown inward they rushed into the building where those inside were in a state of confusion. They quickly surrounded the unarmed officers tying their wrists and rendering them harmless without any real opposition. Gunfire and explosions could be heard coming from the west side of the base in the supply complex where James was moving in and now gunfire was coming from the north where Joshua was moving into the aircraft and munitions areas.

The General commanding the base demanded the meaning of this intrusion. Goldie said we are taking over this installation and we have sufficient numbers to do so. You are our prisoners. He looked at the dozen men dressed in civilian attire and asked the general who are these associates. The general responded these are representatives of the United Nations here on an informational visit. Goldie laughed and said well here is some information for them, they are my prisoners and if they want to see their families again they will do exactly as I say. Which one is the senior official, and does he speak English. The general pointed to a middle aged person and said this is the senior member.

Goldie stepped before the man and ordered, give me your identification and tell all the others to do likewise. The man started to object and found himself suddenly thrown over a table and his badges removed from his jacket. Mac said now tell the others to do as ordered and hand over their credentials. The official spoke to the others in English and advised them to furnish their identification. Goldie looked them over then told Mac, have the men tie their hands and feet and set them in those chairs along the wall.

He looked at the base commander and asked him why is an American general sleeping with these foreign bastards? Were you going to help them set up their concentration camps here? Tie them up and put them with the others until we decide what to do with them. He looked at his men and ordered, keep them here until we return and if they make one false move shoot them.

He told the radio operator come with Mac and I then went outside the building where occasional small arms fire could be heard from both the west and northern sectors. Tim’s men had set up a perimeter around the command building and all was quiet in the direction of the logistics center. The northern and western sectors were quiet now as well.

Mac said it sounds like things are under control at all locations. Goldie told the radio operator to contact Tim and the Boys and get a status report. Tim came on first reporting the communications, logistics, and medical areas are under our control. He was followed by James who reported the ammunition supply center and guard complex are under control. Joshua reported the munitions storage centers and all aircraft and hangers have been taken.

Goldie told his radio operator, advise them all to secure their areas then have a detail come with them and bring all prisoners to our location at the command center. Also advise them to transport all wounded and deceased to our location as well. Within moments he was advised all have been contacted and will be en-route to our location. Mac said well Goldie it went pretty much as you thought it would, they were not prepared for a local ground force attack. We shouldn’t have suffered many casualties.

Thirty minutes later Tim and his men arrived followed by James and Joshua a few moments later. All reported they had lost no personnel but they had a few men with minor wounds and some may need attention. Mac advised have a detail take all the injured to the base hospital and any of ours who need care as well. After they had left Goldie said now lets take the others inside where their command staff are being held. The base commander was visibly shaken at the appearance of his airmen being being marched into the building.

Once all were inside Mac ordered them to fall in for headcount and inspection, and said bring their commander here as well. After a count was taken Goldie told the general we have three hundred thirty seven of your men here and there were twenty eight others taken to the hospital for medical care. Be advised our purpose was to take command of this base and all aircraft, munitions, and supplies. We have no desire to harm anyone if it can be avoided.

He added, all your personnel who reside in quarters that are separated by fencing from the main base will be released and escorted to their housing areas. Those who reside off post will be escorted to their vehicles and permitted to leave this base under escort and return to their homes. He advised the General; you Sir, and your staff, and all UN personnel shall be held until arrangements are made for your release. He told the guard detail take charge of your prisoners then turned to Mac, Tim, and his sons and said come with me.

Outside He told them As soon as the others are released from the hospital have them brought here then all enlisted personnel and civilian workers will be allowed to return to their families. We will show them we are honorable men who keep our word. He asked them, did you post a guard detail at all the entrance gates as you moved in and was told all gates were secured. Perimeter guards have been established as well and the others have been told to stand down for the time being. Our commanders will see that things run smoothly while we occupy this base. It was now 0300 hours in the morning. The operation had taken six hours from start to finish. Mac wondered how the other operations were going and Tim said well why don’t we open the communication systems and see if its on the news.

He walked over to the large TV monitor and turned it on the public channel. A commentator was excitedly talking about a terrorist uprising taking place across the country. The total picture is not yet known he said, but what we do know is that organized forces have attacked air bases in Texas and New Mexico. It is reported that militia forces are in control of a New Mexico air base and heavy fighting is taking place as army troops battle militia forces trying to take over a Texas helicopter base.

Mac said He knew that base would be the toughest one to take due to the number of army personnel stationed there. Goldie agreed but added he was sure those in charge were aware of that possibility and would have planned for that by having sufficient forces to get the job done. It may take a little longer but our people will prevail.

Militia Gains Control Of Air Space

Maybe we should contact Richard and let him know things are under control here. The radio man said I’ll get him for you and in a moment Richard came on asking how are things there. He was advised the operation was successful and everything was quiet now at the base. Great job Goldie when you first raised the idea of taking the base some had concerns but you and your men came thru as I knew you would.

Mac told Richard we have a dozen UN prisoners along with the command personnel we will hold here for you. But the enlisted men are going to be escorted off base and released because They didn’t put up any resistance to speak of. Richard agreed with that decision.

He added, hold the command and UN personnel until I and the others arrive. We have five thousand men in addition to the pilots, crew members, and maintenance personnel who will be coming to take charge of the base and prisoners. But we have twenty thousand more who can be there within an hour if they are needed. This will free up you and your people if needed elsewhere.

One other issue Goldie said, do you want the special prisoners we are holding brought here and held with the others. Good idea Richard said, bring them all to the base where there are facilities to intern them all until a final decision is made as to their future. Alert your people we should be at your location in thirty minutes and will be coming in the main gate. Will do Mac said, our guards will show you where we are located.

Tim said I have Brian on the phone shall I advise him to have a detail bring the camp prisoners here. Goldie said yes have them brought here right away. He walked over to the enlisted men and said listen up. Those of you who have personal vehicles here in the base parking area fall in by the door. Nearly all the personnel lined up. He asked, how did the rest of you get here and most said their wives had dropped them off or they rode the bus from their quarters. He looked at the men lined up by the doors and said can you give these men a ride home and all responded they would.

Then so be it gentlemen, my men will escort you out to the parking area, you are to get into your vehicles, drive immediately off post. We mean you no harm however, you are not to try to reenter this base. To do so will subject you to injury or possible death, understood. He turned to Tim and said start moving them out.

After the enlisted airmen had been taken to the parking area Mac said there was no mention of this base on the networks. I guess we took over the command here before any had a chance to get the word out. But once these men get home the word will get out as to what happened here. One of the old squad members said sure would like to be there when the General finds out he lost this base and aircraft.

The old patriots sons were supervising the departure of the airmen from the base while Tim and his men were bringing the injured airmen from the hospital so they could be released to go home and the process was completed without incident. Just as the last of the airmen left a convoy of vehicles, trucks, busses, and van began arriving at the main gate. Goldie and the others met Richard and the Captain as they disembarked their vehicle. The old beret captain grinned and grabbed Goldies hand and said good job.

As the men began assembling in the parking area Goldie advised Richard that Tim and my sons will take your field commanders and their personnel over to the billeting area where they can stow away their gear. Then they will walk them thru their respective areas of the base that need to be secured. Their people will remain until your commanders have replaced them and are ready to take charge of the base.

While they are doing that I’ll have the base commander and his staff along with the united nations personnel moved to one of the billeting areas where we can secure them in individual rooms. Mac said I’ll take care of that for you and headed towards the command building. Soon he came back out with the guard detail escorting the command staff and the UN personnel. Goldie and the others followed as the prisoners were marched across the parking area towards the enlisted mens billets. Once inside Mac advised hold them here in the recreation room until we are ready to meet with them.

Moments later Brian and his men arrived with the prisoners from camp. Brian walked over to where Goldie and the others were waiting and asked where do you want them. Mac said I’ll go with you to get them and they walked back to the vehicles and Brian said ok remove the prisoners. First to be brought out was the bewildered looking madam president followed by the United Nations Secretary General then the Secretary of Defense, the presidents chief of staff and finally the Secretary of State.

Goldie looked at the president and others then said take them inside with the others we will meet you there shortly. After the prisoners had been led away Wilson said well with these and the others we have some leverage which we can use when we next talk to the generals. Richard who had been busy with a phone conversation for some time said well men it’s finished, both bases out west are under the control of our militia brothers. All three bases together with aircraft, munitions and supplies are now available if we need them. Now lets go meet with our guests.

Upon entering the building they found the prisoners all had been seated in folding chairs along one wall. Richard said well I see we have television lets turn it on and see what is being said about the events of this day. A government media spokesman was reporting that two air bases have fallen under the control of militia forces. These rebels now have aircraft and helicopters which can be used to cause further destruction across our land. No response has been received from the joint chiefs as to their plans to recover these bases.

There have been significant casualties suffered by army personnel who fought against overwhelming numbers to defend those bases. Militia forces released all the army personnel who survived but sent them away on foot with only enough vehicles to transport their dead and wounded back to their homes and the nearby army training camp. Another person was seen walking onto the broadcast stage and after a discussion the spokesman excitedly announced; It has just been learned that militia forces in Ohio have launched an attack against the Wright Patterson air force base. It is reported by air force personnel that following that attack the base fell under the control of militia forces. Enlisted air force members were released and allowed to return to their off base homes, but all senior officers, including the base commanding general and United Nations personnel are being held as prisoners somewhere on the base.

We cannot confirm these facts as yet communications to the base are not operational. But if the rebels do have control of that base they now have long range bombers and other aircraft capable of carrying powerful bombs. This is a terrible day for America to see such weapons fall into the hands of terrorists. We are told military forces now being returned from overseas bases are still two days from shore. But we have learned that large numbers of organized militia forces, numbering in the hundreds of thousands are massing in the coastal areas of the Carolinas as well as in the northeast and western coastal areas. Clearly they appear intent on meeting regular army forces in battle when they arrive in those ports to disembark.

Washington appears to have insufficient numbers of trained forces here at home to meet this militia uprising and can only wait until returning forces are in position with adequate numbers to return order to our land. More than one hundred thousand United Nations troops comprised of European and Arabic forces stationed in Canada are ready to intervene if Washington requests their aid or if ordered to intervene by the acting UN President, formerly the American president.

Civil strife also appear imminent in the Countries of Australia and England as citizens in those countries forced their parliaments to restore gun rights to citizens and oppose United Nations policies. The Australian Prime Minister issued a statement supporting the American militia and is reportedly ready to send troops and other resources to aid the militia if UN forces invade American soil. Also the British Parliament convened and voted to withdraw that countries membership in the United Nations, and their Prime Minister is said to be in communications with the Washington Joint Chiefs.

We are told the Joint Chiefs and their Chairman will be holding a news conference within the hour and we will air their meeting when it occurs. Richard turned to the others and said events are unfolding fast. They looked over at their prisoners who all seemed to be in a state of disbelief. Clearly shaken by the news they had heard. They walked over and stood before the prisoners. Wilson looked at the president and asked was it worth this just to have your few days of power. Richard said don’t even bother with her or any of them, they’re all traitors and will be treated as such when these days are over. He told the guards, take them and secure them in individual rooms and lock the doors.

Just then Richard received an incoming call and after a short conversation he told the other party affirmative we are ready to receive them here. He turned to the others and said I was advised several militia units across the country have United Nations Personnel in custody and are looking for a central place to intern them. I advised they were all to be brought here where we have facilities and personnel to take care of them. We can expect several hundred prisoners over the next few days. The others agreed it was better for all concerned to secure them all at one location.

A senior pilot came to report all aircraft have been inspected by crew chiefs and all are airworthy and our pilots and crew members are prepared to put them into use if conditions require it be done. Munitions are secured and aircraft can be armed and ready on short notice. Well done Richard said, but let us hope it does not become necessary. A senior mess stewart reported food supplies are in good shape with plenty of reserve rations available to feed our personnel for a considerable time. A member of the medical team reported there is an abundant supply of medical supplies and added, all active duty medical personnel have volunteered to remain on staff and request they be permitted to do so. Wilson said this first sign of active duty commitment to the cause of liberty should be accepted and the others agreed. Wilson advised the medic, tell them their offer is accepted, that we welcome them.

Tim, James, and Joshua came in to advise the new commanders have their security personnel posted. The others have moved into the barracks and quarters have been prepared for all your troops. Mess facilities are up and running and your commanders have the situation well in hand. Richard turned to retired colonel Wilson and said, the base is now yours to command colonel. He turned to Goldie and said, our transportation is available to return you and your troops to your camp. You can have your drivers meet them at camp and take them from there. You have all earned our thanks for a job well done. Meanwhile I shall be returning to my headquarters and will contact you after I talk to the other area commands and see how the joint chiefs respond to our actions.

The men shook hands around then Mac said well lets go get the troops loaded up and move out. The drivers had taken control of a number of air force trucks and busses and within an hour the last troops moved out of the base. Goldie said goodby to Richard and the others then He and his sons with Tim and Brian boarded the last vehicle and headed for home. It wasn’t long before they caught up with the others and an hour later all were safely back at their camp area. The drivers had no more than departed when friends and family started arriving to take their men home. It was a happy homecoming for all because all had returned home safe. As they left Goldie thanked them for their courage and told them to rest and go back to their jobs until they were needed.

He held his grandchildren close then told his sons take them home and let them know you love them. Then he turned to Tim and Brian and their wives and said be off with you and enjoy your time together. Later when it was just him with Mac and the old squad members they sat around the fire and relaxed with their sodas. They discussed what the generals reaction to the loss of his bases and aircraft might be, and how the UN leaders would react. Goldie said we’ll probably know soon once Richard and the other national leaders state our position.

The communications technician suddenly said got it; That mobile commo truck we brought back from the base gives us everything we need. We now have dish network and wireless communications capabilities nationwide. Now we not only can see what the public and government networks are saying, we have audio and visual contact worldwide. The men all poured themselves a cup of hot chocolate and sat down to watch the screen.

A group of media commentators were discussing the events of the last few days and world governments reaction to them. The fact that England had now joined Australia and withdrawn their membership from the United Nations brought a cheer from the men. The group was discussing the lack of information regarding discussions between the English prime minister and the joint chiefs and why neither had yet made any public announcements. We are told, they said, that the joint chiefs and their chairman General Sheridan will be holding a news conference shortly but no time has been given.

One of the announcers was saying we do have information that communications are ongoing between the joint chiefs and temporary leaders of the United Nations. Also, sources in Canada have reported there has been some UN troop movements in that country following the militia attacks here in the United States. Government sources report that as many as five hundred army troops were killed when militia forces overran the air bases in Texas and New Mexico. It is reported there was no loss of life when militia forces took control of the air base in Ohio.