Taking over for George Miller-Career #4

[Red October1984]

Lieutenant Commander George Miller has retired from active duty to rejoin his family in the States. The war is over for him.

Taking his place is Eugene Williams and the USS Grenadier (SS-210) assigned to Pearl Harbor. The USS Greyback was sunk by Japanese Aircraft a couple of patrols after Miller's Retirement while patrolling South of Okinawa.

Williams' boat is currently assigned to Pearl Harbor and he is preparing for his first patrol as a Sub Commander.

(It was my decision to retire Miller. It was also on account of my campaign file becoming corrupted.)

[TorpX]

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by TorpX

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

I really get into SH4 sometimes....

[les green01]

fair seas and good hunting I hope for you red

[TorpX]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I really get into SH4 sometimes....

Yeah, me too.

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by TorpX

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

I heard retired Commander Miller may be opening up a hardware store in town to help support the kids.

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

There's a rumor pierside that the deployment of the USS Grenadier is delayed due to a couple unchecked boxes in Commander Williams' mental evaluation. Hope that's just an oversight.

[Red October1984]

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

Cmdr. Williams.

It is clear you don't understand proper navy protocol. YOU DO NOT ORDER ME. No charges have been brought against you yet, it's a DAMN hearing, a hearing in which you can defend your good name.

Your claims against Lt. Goose are unfounded and without evidence, yet you want him charged, why at the same time you refuse to face the suspected charges against yourself.

Your Patrol Report...YOUR REPORT is the evidence against you. You did this to yourself. You stated "I just don't want to lose career so early"
You claimed the Hiryu was creeping around the harbor blowing fireballs out it's arse engulfing your crew, after you claimed you SUNK IT. You then asked "What is going on here, possible VOODOO by the Admiral himself".
You blamed a Subchaser for foiling your attack, even though it wasn't attacking you.

This is your last chance to explain yourself. Report to base at once or I will have you shot on site. LAST CHANCE NIMWIT..........

[Red October1984]

I returned to base days ago. I've been in Pearl Harbor for a week.

And I never said that the Hiryu was blowing fire out of it's arse.

I said it was moving and leaving a trail of fire in the water. My XO can confirm this. Since I'm already here, why don't we start the hearing ASAP.

Somebody start a "Hearing for LTCmdr George Williams" thread cause this one is for my patrols. Obviously, those are going to be put on hold for a bit.

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Lieutenant Commander George Miller has retired from active duty to rejoin his family in the States. The war is over for him.

Taking his place is Eugene Williams and the USS Grenadier (SS-210) assigned to Pearl Harbor. The USS Greyback was sunk by Japanese Aircraft a couple of patrols after Miller's Retirement while patrolling South of Okinawa.

Williams' boat is currently assigned to Pearl Harbor and he is preparing for his first patrol as a Sub Commander.

(It was my decision to retire Miller. It was also on account of my campaign file becoming corrupted.)

Sometimes you just need to stop patrolling in the stormy seas and move on to clear, calm waters.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by fireftr18

Sometimes you just need to stop patrolling in the stormy seas and move on to clear, calm waters.

Is Luzon clear enough?

Sorry. I have no time for this. I have to get back to writing a letter to my wife.

[Cybermat47]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Is Luzon clear enough?

Sorry. I have no time for this. I have to get back to writing a letter to my wife.

Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahd!

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahd!

Okay. You're 13. Don't tell me that you don't have an imagination.

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Well, the crew of the USS Grenadier are going to have a big party tonight before going on patrol tomorrow. I think I'll even raise a toast to the skippers of my sister ships who departed today.

My patrol orders say Luzon....I'm thinking that I'll want to spend some time getting acquainted with the Japanese Home Islands. I might even try Tokyo Harbor if I'm feeling lucky. Right now, I'm off to talk to my XO. After the Ship's Party, I think I'll try and get a few Z's before I have to deal with getting underway tomorrow.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN
1/23/43

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Don't tell me that you don't have an imagination.

I personally don't know anything about imagination...not since getting stranded on this dang island!!!