Chapter 381

The helicopter carrying President Hammer and her entourage landed on the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan shortly before noon. Rear Admiral Foster, along with the ship’s Captain greeted her. Gwen, Naomi, Lisa, Kate, Jordan, Steve, Jared, Jason, and Chip were given a tour of the impressive vessel.

The children were especially impressed with the size of the ship, as well as the aircraft they saw secured to the deck. The group had been assured that the children and their caregivers would be given the use of a medium sized auditorium with cots and other supplies to accommodate the younger kids. Gwen and Kate smiled to each other as they saw the great pride their husbands took in showing the kids around the huge Navy vessel.

When the children began to tire, Steve, Chip, Jared, Charlie, and Jason took them to the designated area. The children were turned over to the personnel charged with caring for them while the men decided to explore the ship a little more.

Gwen and her