Chapter 2916 A Gift for the Girl

However, for Malashenko, there is something different about all this.

If it were not for the need to "comply with the agreement," in fact, Malashenko would not have to attend such equipment delivery. The equipment that is not available to a single battalion does not require the division commander to personally deliver it.

It wasn't until the small ambulance belonging to the division's field hospital arrived at the scene that Malashenko realized that the person he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

Malashenko didn't mind waiting, or in other words, he came here in advance just to be able to wait here.

It doesn’t have any special meaning, I just want to make the ceremony feel stronger, that’s all.

In fact, Malashenko knows very well what little girls of this age yearn for and expect. This has nothing to do with whether he is interested in the girl or not. It is simply that as a division commander, Malashenko wants to reward the soldiers with outstanding military achievements. More encouragement and more rewards.

After all, his strength proves that he must be as fierce as any old man. That is really worthy of letting Malashenko spend his precious time and wait here for a few more minutes.

It is precisely because he understands what little girls of this age are thinking and expecting that Malashenko makes the choice he does now, including wearing this outfit many times in daily life. I can count the number of clothes on one hand.

"Hopefully this won't lead to any further incidents."

Malashenko still remembers that so far he has only met twice with the little girl Yekakina, the first female tank gunner of the Leadership Division.

At least it was two times that I had a clear impression. As for whether I passed by him or not, I have no way of knowing.

The first time they met on the battlefield was when she was injured on the battlefield and was evacuated for emergency treatment.

The second time we met in the field hospital, Malashenko kept his promise and fulfilled the agreement. He went to the field hospital to comfort the restless kitten in person, and once again made a promise that has not been fulfilled until today.

It means "delivering the car in person".

There are also other things attached, such as a certain political task assigned to him by his superiors. Even the Tass and Pravda reporters who "supervised" this political task have already arrived at the scene and are ready.

"I hope Natalia won't misunderstand the photos in the newspaper, and the same goes for Anya."

When the ambulance driving into the small square at the equipment delivery site finally stopped, Malashenko, who knew what he should do, had already taken the initiative to greet him.

When the back door of the ambulance was opened, the young and beautiful figure, who had also put on a clean and straight new military uniform, quietly poked her head out of the car like a pregnant kitten and was about to get out of the car.

The first person who appeared in her eyes after the car door opened, waiting for her outside the car, was the familiar man she had longed for, her comrade.

"According to our original agreement, welcome back to the team, Comrade Yekakina.

"Oh! Oh my God! The teacher is Comrade Commander"

No one told Ekakina in advance that Malashenko would come today and would wait for her here.

Even the little girl herself didn't expect that the man as tall and handsome as an iron tower that she had always pretended to admire in her heart would greet her in person at such a close distance.

"I, I, Ekakina are reporting to you! Comrade division commander, I have recovered and been discharged from the hospital and have returned to the team as ordered. Please give me your instructions!"

Facing Malashenko's proactive smile and salute, Ekakina, who was immersed in huge surprise and astonishment, was even at a loss at first, until Malashenko maintained the saluting posture for a few seconds. After a few seconds, Kankan came to his senses and responded.

The reaction to Ekadina was reasonable and not unexpected. Malashenko, who still kept smiling, immediately responded with a polite hug and shook hands with Ekadina to show that he was a superior. He expressed his blessings to his subordinates for their recovery and return to the team, and then spoke again amidst the freeze-frame shooting of the surrounding reporters.

"There is only one instruction - welcome home, Comrade Ekakina."

The prologue is over, and the real main course is just about to begin.

He signaled Ekakina to follow him and turned around again until he came to the brand new IS7 heavy tanks lined up and the tank crews standing neatly in front of the IS7, facing him. He had completely said goodbye to the speech. Malashenko took a deep breath and spoke again.

"Comrades and comrades-in-arms! I am very happy and honored to stand here with you today, standing on this land that was once full of evil, but will now be filled with our glory, and welcome the final victory together! "

Because it was arranged in advance that there was no need to applaud, Malashenko did not want to engage in this kind of trick to give the leader face and create a scene. He would also keep the story short and keep everything simple. The purpose of all this was only one - to save precious money as much as possible. time.

So Malashenko's speech continued without interruption.

"At this moment when the ultimate glory is about to come, we once again harvested the weapon entrusted to us by the great motherland, the most powerful continental assault equipment in the world and the one actually built by mankind to date - the IS7 heavy tank."

"We will use these sharp weapons to crush the last beating of the Nazi heart and complete the last historical mission of the leadership division in the Great Patriotic War - to eradicate all Nazi evil spirits and serve our war-torn but perseverant, heroic and tenacious motherland. Mother and people bring victory.”

"In addition, I would like to introduce to you the first female warrior in our leadership division since its establishment who relied on her own efforts, strength, and courage to accomplish what her predecessors had not accomplished; she proved with practical actions that "women are also an indispensable part of the Patriotic War", the newly promoted commander, lieutenant, and Soviet hero of the leadership division - Comrade Yekakina."

There are indeed factors of propaganda needs and political tasks involved, but it cannot be said that Yekakina was just lucky and caught the opportunity to win this honor.

Her bravery, tenacity and perseverance deserve this honor, and her brilliant record as a soldier is the direct reason for winning this honor.

"Congratulations, Comrade Yekakina. In the Leader Division, you are the first female comrade to be awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union as a combatant. Your courage and deeds deserve the pride and learning of every comrade in the Leader Division."

"Here, on behalf of the Leader Division, I would like to congratulate you. I also hope that you will continue to work hard in future battles and continue to write more glorious female war songs."

When the medal with golden stars was personally awarded to the chest by the division commander, and congratulations and salute again.

Yekakina, who never thought that one day she would be able to win this honor, fell into a huge surprise, and even lost control of her emotions and was at a loss. For a while, she didn't know what to say. She just looked at the division commander comrade in front of her with tears in her eyes, and there seemed to be something unspeakable in her expression.

However, there are more surprises waiting for Comrade Yekakina, just as Malashenko said next.

"This is the strongest and newest heavy tank in the world, and also the best heavy tank of our great motherland - the latest batch of mass-produced IS7 heavy tanks, brand new vehicles fresh from the factory."

"One of them is prepared for you. Congratulations on your promotion to tank commander, Comrade Ekakina. This is the decision made by the higher authorities after investigating and studying your resume, and your crew is ready. Go and meet the comrades who will fight side by side with you."

Something happened, so I came back late. I'm sorry to write it now. In addition, there will be more tomorrow. Brothers, go to bed early after reading it.