I know what a senior officer’s insignia looks like.

We should be careful.”

Caldwell snatched a stack of papers from David and shoved them into his briefcase.

He straightened his tailored suit jacket and leaned back against the leather headrest.

“I don’t care if she’s a combat veteran,” Caldwell said.

His booming voice carried easily over the low mechanical hum of the cabin air conditioning.

“This city is built by regional developers who actually produce measurable economic value,” Caldwell said.

“Not by military washouts looking for government handouts and priority boarding.”