Williamsburg, Virginia
Camp Peary
Five Years Earlier
When running the meandering route through the forest surrounding the Farm, Joseph felt exhilarated. His long black hair was tied into a ponytail, but it still flapped up and down as he ran with a slight rush of wind in his face. The feeling reminded him of when he and his younger brother, Chris, would run around Haleakalā for fun when they were allowed to as children. The massive volcanic shield with its brown and rust hues was a far cry from the lush pine trees dotting the training camp’s topography. But the two always enjoyed early morning runs together in the cold, thin air. They felt on top of the world, literally, given the volcano’s looming height and expansive views of the ocean surrounding Maui.
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