Mark was lost in thought. Things were changing. Again. The USS Veda needed a new chief and Starfleet had shuffled officers around. On one side, he would be promoted to full Lieutenant. On the other, the Ogawa was just starting to feel like home. He packed his things into a box, turning to remove his Marine stripes and medals last. He had spent years in the marines, now encapsulated in that frame. The Ogawa would be the same way.

-Lt(j.g.) Mark Pierce, CE (outgoing)