Chapter 1150 Taking on some work for the Navy

"Presidential Medal of Freedom?" Jack asked in surprise.

He was not surprised to see Rossi in Dana Moger's office again after four weeks, but he did not quite understand what the medal he was talking about was.

Rossi smiled and corrected, "It is the Distinguished Presidential Medal of Freedom, with an extra blue ribbon, but medals of this level only account for about 4% of the total number of Presidential Medals of Freedom awarded.

The last person to receive this honor was Pope John Paul II, and that was nearly 20 years ago."

Jack raised his hand to signal him to wait, and took out his phone to Google it, only to find out that the medal Rossi was talking about was considered one of the highest honors that civilians (non-military) could receive.

The only thing that can be on par with the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Congressional Gold Medal, but the latter's process is extremely cumbersome, requiring more than two-thirds of the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to initiate and submit to the relevant committee for review.

The process of the Presidential Medal of Freedom is relatively simple, and the President can make the decision with one word.

More than a month has passed since the VX missile crisis on Alcatraz Island, and the aftermath has gradually subsided.

General Hammer was sent to a military court, but perhaps to calm the military, or for other reasons, or of course it may be that Jack's testimony played a role.

The veteran was eventually sentenced to only 20 years in prison, and the "wrong" congressional masters chose to keep quiet.

The conflict between the military and the congressional masters has been going on for a long time, and Jack now has someone in the court, so he doesn't need to be a licker for the congressional masters.

On the contrary, a new female senator would rush to warm his bed from time to time, and kneeling and licking him was also a kind of boudoir interest.

So Jack finally chose to tell the truth and handed in the conversation he heard outside the guardhouse as testimony. General Hammer had clearly refused to launch the VX missile, which played a very critical role in the final judgment.

After all, this general belongs to the Marine Corps, and as we all know, the "Marine Run" is the only unit in the US military that the president can mobilize without the approval of Congress, which is very important for the anti-terrorism war that may occur anytime and anywhere.

Although this statement is not rigorous, in fact, there has never been a president who bypassed Congress to privately mobilize troops in history.

After all, the United States is not a grass-roots team among grass-roots teams like the Great Universe Country, where "air-transferred" troops participate in military coups, or the president rebels for no reason.

But unlike Jack's previous life, before someone traveled through time, the strategy of the United States returned from anti-terrorism operations after the Cold War to traditional great power competition, and had fierce conflicts with a certain great power in the East in various fields. The first, second, and third-class people have regained attention and their status is quite stable.

The international situation in this integrated world still maintains the old operating rules, and the anti-terrorism war is in full swing, as if there will never be a day when it will end.

Therefore, the Marine Corps, which is flexible in configuration and more convenient to use than anyone else, is still highly valued, and there is a hint of challenging the "third-class" army.

This time, General Hammer had caused a huge mess for "Marun", but the cause was an old problem that the military had long criticized. Conversely, it can be said that there was a reason for everything.

So while the military was suppressing the "fourth-class people", they also took the opportunity to quarrel with the congressmen. The light sentence of the military court this time was also a disguised demonstration.

Jack was a little confused by the complicated relationship, but fortunately, these had nothing to do with him. After all, as an FBI agent, he was able to turn the tide in this incident, and the congressmen would not vent their anger on him personally.

If San Francisco was really bombed by a VX missile, causing large-scale civilian casualties, not to mention the military and "Marun", even the senators who held a hearing and rejected General Hammer's request for the fallen subordinates would also be to blame.

Only when some things happen will the high and mighty masters be touched and make some small changes. This is the same everywhere.

Goosby, who just finished his honeymoon, also received a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Unlike Jack, his medal lacks the word "outstanding" in the name, but its value is also not low.

The SEALs are expected to get a Navy Cross each. Jason may even receive the Navy Medal of Honor issued by Congress. The military will be more generous to its own people.

"So you flew from Los Angeles to New York just to inform me that you received a medal?" Jack asked suspiciously.

"Of course, this is a great honor." Rossi blinked cunningly.

Jack thought he was talking nonsense, "Come on, let's get down to business."

Rossi knew that his beloved disciple didn't care about this kind of thing, and smiled and talked about the real purpose of his trip.

"The Navy wants help from the FBI. Their subordinate Criminal Investigation Bureau has been overloaded for a long time, and the field agents haven't had a vacation for a long time."

"NCIS is too busy?" Jack said he didn't believe it. Jethro Gibbs is not the kind of person who asks for help easily.

"Yesterday, a car bomb exploded outside an office building in the Navy compound. The news is still blocked, but NCIS is now busy."

Rosie's words shocked Jack, "The NCIS office was bombed? Who did it? Is anyone injured?"

The smile faded from Rossi's face, and the old man nodded with a heavy expression, "The outer wall of the building was seriously damaged, and there were many casualties in the Navy Department, including some minor injuries among Gibbs' field team.

However, the damage to their crime lab was minor, and your little goth lover was unhurt. "

"Abby is just my high school classmate. I remained pure until I was 20 years old."

Jack's words of defense made Rosie suddenly realize, "So, Ms. Anderson or Hannah, which one of them is the lucky one?"

"Of course." Jack stopped the car in time, almost being tricked by this old man.

"So, what price did you sell our group for this time?" Jack forcefully changed the subject.

"It's just cooperation." Rossi looked like he disliked someone for being too philistine, "The Navy hopes that your team can accept some cases with vague jurisdiction for a long time.

In exchange, the Most Wanted Team shouldn't have to worry about fuel money for your Bombardier business jet these years. "

"If I remember correctly, it was agreed before that the crew and maintenance of the business jet would be borne by the bureau, so we took over the International Department's case." Jack said angrily.

"But now the International Department has officially come under the jurisdiction of the New York Office. In other words, your budget and theirs are now under the New York Office's name."

Rossi looked like she was worried about her old lover, "Just think of it as a favor. It's already been negotiated above. Even if you don't take it, these cases will be assigned to other teams in the bureau, but NCIS is more I hope you will take over.”

Yes, helping others caused trouble before. Jack could probably guess that this request was probably made by Gibbs. The abacus was really striking.

"Okay, just think of it because the navy has helped a lot before." Jack finally reluctantly agreed.