Postcards: Why the Coast Guard Can’t Sleep
On the Roof of the World, tensions are growing. And the U.S. Navy has punted a war over nuclear power and untold billions in wealth to a woefully unprepared defense.
Dear Fellow Expat:
Imagine you’re eight years old, on stage, at an elementary school.
It’s the finals of the local geography bee. The room is full. The crowd is hushed.
If you answer one more question correctly, you’ll win a trophy with a red-white-and-blue ribbon.
The question starts: “Which state…”
Oh… no…
“Which state” questions bring back memories of why…
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