Grady Invited Me to Watch His Promotion—Then Learned I Was the General Presiding Over It
The announcer introduced me formally: “Brigadier General Thea Calloway.” I watched Grady’s expression collapse as the title echoed through the auditorium. I had not attended to embarrass him, and I certainly had not interfered with his promotion. His advancement had already been approved through the proper process. I was there because presiding over ceremonies for officers under my command structure was part of my responsibility. The case in my hands contained the new rank insignia he had spent years earning.
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