A small-town Missouri native, Katie is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in English. She served 5 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, including 2 deployments onboard a Guided-Missile Destroyer and Aircraft Carrier. She has a Master's Degree in Education from Johns Hopkins University.
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Ahh, the sweet sounds of summer. Grass being mowed, kids playing in the sprinkler, a group of campers calling out cadence as they march in formation.
Wait, do all high schoolers march in formation during their summer vacation?
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The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis produces some of the finest officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
It is also one of the hardest colleges in America to get into, with an acceptance rate usually around 8 to … Click Here To Read the rest
The US Coast Guard is often not the first branch one thinks of when considering joining the US Military.
With that said, they do play a vital role in our nation’s security.
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10 Tips for Kids in a Military Family
I’ve never been a military kid myself, although I come from a military family, including my paternal grandfather who served in the Philippines during World War II. But as a teacher, I’ve … Click Here To Read the rest
What is the purpose of the American flag hanging vertically?
There are many variations of the U.S. flag, as well as many correct methods for displaying it from a building or automobile.
The U.S. Flag Code determines what type of … Click Here To Read the rest