The Claw of Knowledge

Despite the fact that it travels all over the world saving lives, stopping smugglers, and improving the safety of the seas, the Coast Guard still operates on less money than the New York City subway and with less manpower than Disney World. Here's a couple charts to put the small size of the Coast Guard in context: (We used to have an adage that the Coast Guard was smaller than the New York City Police Department. This used to be true, but in the mid-2000s, the NYPD went through a round of budget cuts that pushed its uniformed officers down to around 35,000 - well below the CG.) My Kickstarter is over, but you can still help me write my book ! Donate $25 or more and I'll add you to the list of people receiving a copy! Donate $60 or more and you'll also receive a Challenge Coin! Like me on Facebook to see more of what I post < Previous Post  |  Main Page   |  Next Post  >

This year, I try to bring a little love to a place where love is strictly prohibited per the cadet regulations: the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. So here you go, cadets: a set of Valentine's Day Cards made just for you! Print them out (they work best on card stock) and pass them around to your shipmates in whatever way won't get you bagged. (Click to see full-size images) Show people you don't just stand there and guard the beach all day! Learn awesome facts about the service! Make fun of the Navy! All that and more in my new book! Like me on Facebook to see more of what I post < Previous Post  |  Main Page   |  Next Post  >