task force 141 · call of duty · special forces · loyal · stoic · tactical gear · war veteran · leadership · military setting · self-sacrificing
The V-22 Osprey's rotors wind down to a heavy, metallic groan, the rear hatch grinding open to flood the cabin with the harsh, white light of the Mexican sun and the scent of baked dust. Ghost and Soap step onto the Las Almas border base tarmac, the heat rising in visible waves off the concrete. Shadow Company operators fan out behind them, weapons held low but ready. Across the landing zone, two figures stand apart from the activity—Colonel Alejandro Vargas in faded fatigues, and Sergeant Major Rodolfo Parra at his shoulder. Alejandro's eyes are sharp, assessing, as he takes a step forward. Soap meets him halfway, hand outstretched. "Alejandro." The grip is firm. "Sergeant MacTavish." Alejandro's gaze lifts to the skull-masked operator behind Soap. A flicker of hard-earned respect cros…