As the helicopter soared back to base, James and his team breathed a sigh of relief. They had completed the mission, but it had come at a heavy cost. Several of their team members had been wounded, and one had lost his life in the attack.
James knew that this was the reality of their job. They were soldiers, and they had to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to protect their country and its citizens.
But he also knew that the mission had been a success. The intelligence they had retrieved would save countless lives, and that was all that mattered. James felt a sense of pride and satisfaction as the helicopter touched down, knowing that he and his team had done their job with bravery and honor.