House Armed Services Committee members have forwarded a $610 billion defense policy bill. According to its supporters, the policy will completely fund the military needs while the others criticized it as just another budgeting gimmick that would create more problems than it would solve.The annual defense authorization bill draft was approved by the panel with 60 votes in … [Read more...] about House Armed Services Committee Members Advanced a $610 Billion Defense Policy Bill
Coast Guard
Longest-Serving Adjutant General of Colorado and Famed Minute Men Pilot Interred with Full Military Honors
October 28, 2015 - CENTENNIAL, Colo. ? Retired Maj. Gen. John L. France, the longest-serving adjutant general of Colorado, was interred with full military honors Oct. 26 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.France served as adjutant general and executive director of the Colorado Department of Military Affairs from 1979-1995 and was one of the last surviving Minute Men … [Read more...] about Longest-Serving Adjutant General of Colorado and Famed Minute Men Pilot Interred with Full Military Honors
The Long Blue Line: First Coast Guard Female Recipient of Bronze Star Medal
October 1, 2015 - As with any meaningful career, that of Holly R. Harrison reflects her hard work and devotion to duty. Harrison comes from a military family tracing its connection to the nation?s armed services back several generations. Early in life, she continued her family?s tradition of service to country, gaining hands-on experience with Coast Guard units while still in … [Read more...] about The Long Blue Line: First Coast Guard Female Recipient of Bronze Star Medal
Honoring Heritage: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
September 28, 2015 -- Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the Nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we pause to honor the contributions Hispanics have made throughout history. For the Coast Guard, a diverse workforce enables us to accomplish our missions. In recognition of this month, Coast Guard Compass highlights two Hispanic Coast Guard … [Read more...] about Honoring Heritage: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: Ens. Roland Blake
September 4, 2015 -- The Coast Guard?s Silver Lifesaving Medal is awarded to those who risk their lives to rescue or endeavor to rescue any other person from drowning, shipwreck or other perils in the water.The award, which is just one tier lower than the gold lifesaving medal, comes with honor and distinction as it is presented to those men and women who truly embody the … [Read more...] about Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: Ens. Roland Blake