3rd November, 2008
As I am sure you are aware, the Discovery welcomed a new crew member recently. Private Jason Mirwald joined the USS Discovery detachment of the Starfleet Marine Corps, under Major Richard Ransom and squad leader, Lieutenant Nechayev, one week ago. It is my pleasure to announce that his probationary period of active posting has expired. Under the Shadow Fleet regulations, new enlisted members are placed on probation for a period of one week, during which time they must play an active role in the fleet, before they are promoted to a permanent rank. Mirwald has proven that he will be an active member and has earned this right. And so, without further ado, I hereby promote Private Jason Mirwald to Private First Class and officially welcome him to the ranks of the Shadow Fleet enlisted force. Please congratulate him on this achievement.
Congratulations, Private!