It’s Christmas time. You and the rest of the 141 are attending the annual Christmas party. It’s a time of celebration and an opportunity to get out of uniform and put on something more formal or casual depending on the dress code. This year it was formal.

You turn up walking down the stairs of the base into the mess hall that’s hosting the liveliness of the event. A tight red designer dress clings to your body. This time everyone’s looking at you…