by Justin Kessen | May 20, 2017 | Crows Nest
ISIS. Odds are when you see that word, you’re probably not thinking of an ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom. ISIS has become an international villain on par with the likes of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany. They’re known the world over for being evil...
by Justin Kessen | May 20, 2017 | Crows Nest
What is the significance of a folded flag? When a service member dies in action, their next of kin is handed a folded flag. The reason should be apparent: it’s a sign of respect to the bereaved family. It’s a reminder that while their loved one isn’t...
by Justin Kessen | May 2, 2017 | Crows Nest
Cold War movies are no stranger to Hollywood. The time period between the end of World War 2 and the Fall of the Soviet Union has seen countless films and TV shows featuring the daring high-stakes espionage the USA and USSR were up to. Some of these movies were...
by Justin Kessen | Apr 27, 2017 | Crows Nest
What is Military Appreciation Month? Military Appreciation Month, as one might guess, is the month we Americans take out of every year to celebrate, honor and appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women in uniform. It was established by Senator John McCain in 1999...
by Justin Kessen | Apr 3, 2017 | Crows Nest
You’re probably here because you’re a sailor, or you were a sailor and now you’re prowling the internet to see how badly the young’uns are f*cking up your Navy. Actually, you might even be a Navy Chief. This blog is not for you. You’ve...
by Justin Kessen | Apr 1, 2017 | Crows Nest
The Cold War was the period from 1947 until 1991 during which the world constantly faced the threat of nuclear annihilation. As the capitalist western democracies faced off against the communist east, the threat that one day the bombs would drop was omnipresent in...
