There has been speculation that a U.S. war with China could occur as things heat up around the world from a political standpoint. Nothing is for sure, but relations could be better. Some experts believe this is a great time for China to strike, in this case, invade Taiwan, while the war in Europe demands American attention. What is for sure, however, is that a conflict between … [Read more...]
What Is Veterans Day 2022? Honoring All Who Served
What is Veterans Day? As a broad overview, we observe Veterans Day to celebrate the service of our former United States Armed Forces personnel. This includes service members from all military branches: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and the Coast Guard. Everyone who served our great nation deserves more honor and respect than any of us can give in just one … [Read more...]
Herman the Cat Slayed Foes Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Ships
We've heard endlessly about military dogs, but what about their smaller four-legged companions, cats? Surprisingly enough, cats played a significant role on Navy and Coast Guard ships at one point in time. Andy Mitchell's Inside the Mind of a Cat Netflix documentary highlights this point about our feline Navy cats. Specifically, it tells us about the U.S. Coast Guard "Expert … [Read more...]
Admiral Linda Fagan Named First Woman To Lead Military Branch
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Linda Fagan was confirmed to be the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, making her the first woman to ever lead a military branch in the United States. President Joe Biden made a statement that Admiral Linda Fagan will serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Currently, Fagan serves as the 32nd Vice Commandant, and … [Read more...]