Monday - 0800T
he Senior Chief Petty Officer behind the desk outside the CO’s office eyes me critically. I’m wearing my service uniform, skirt, blouse, and heels for this encounter. I’m not sure what the protocol is for a call to the Commanding Officer, but given my welts and black eye, I’m hoping to make a good impression…or at least distract him a bit. I’m early and the Senior Chief says Commander Kanh is tied up on an important call. He’ll be available to see me promptly at eight. I’m tempted to ask the Chief if he knows what this is all about. Senior enlisted people usually know the dirt before it gets shoveled around anywhere else.
“Rough night, Lieutenant?” He smiles up at me from behind his desk.
“You should see the other guys, Senior Chief.”
He nods and taps a folder on his des
