"I don't mind at all. It gives you something to do while waiting for official permission to film on the base. Last I heard, your request was approved through the Navy and is with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs."

"I only have a few weeks before we leave, but I'd love to get something arranged for after the New Year," I said. "A day or two of filming should give us plenty of material for a show."

"Well, Mykayla decided not to go, so I've got room for two photographers on this trip if you can make it happen."

"Thank you, Thomas. I'll talk to Mark and...