Chapter 609 Beneath the Surface

• Colin's military prowess appeared formidable at first glance, yet beneath the surface, rival factions were engaged in a chaotic struggle for control. The Navy, Army, and Air Force were involved in combat against external threats and were embroiled in relentless competition. Each attempted to outsmart the others in a bid for larger budgets and greater political influence.
• Otherwise, how did those overpriced coffee cups and fancy toilets get approved?
• Every division answered to its own boss, and not even the most powerful listened to the president. Everyone wanted control. No one wanted to answer to someone else.