Star Trek: New Frontier: #7: The Quiet Place
by Peter David



p.257 "Yes, Commander. I was just in time to commend Lieutenants Kebron and Soleta on their fine work," Calhoun said dryly. "You lost yet another shuttlecraft while embarking on a side mission that ran contrary to my orders that you should report back here. You violated regulations and risked your safety out of a misplaced sense of heroism."
     "We've tried to learn from your example, sir," Kebron said.
     "I've taught you well," Calhoun said approvingly.

 

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