Kitsap Chapter MOAA

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

On this date in 1939, the United States Congress created the Coast Guard Reserve. It would later become what is today the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

06/22/2026

On this date in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the issue of around $2 million in bills of credit. While the Massachusetts Bay Colony had issued bills in 1690, this large-scale distribution of Revolutionary currency was fairly new ground in America. The bills were known as "Continentals" and featured the likenesses of Revolutionary soldiers and the inscription "The United Colonies." They proved to be a poor economic instrument to fund the American Revolution as they were backed by nothing more than the promise of "future tax revenues." Since they were prey to rampant inflation, the bills had little fiscal value. As George Washington noted at the time, "A wagonload of currency will hardly purchase a wagonload of provisions." The Continental failed and left the United States saddled with a huge war debt. Due to the negative experience, the United States resisted the urge to issue new paper notes until the dawn of the Civil War.
Today's Happy Note: Never let the word "impossible" stop you from pursuing what your heart and spirit tell you to do. Impossible things come true everyday.

06/21/2026

On this date in 1979, SN Ina J. Toavs was awarded the Coast Guard Heroism Medal for her role in rescuing an unconscious fisherman from the surf at Bird Rock, Bodega Bay, California. She was the first woman to receive the award.

06/21/2026

On this date in 1944, the N***s began the mass extermination of Jews at Auschwitz

06/20/2026

On this date in 1902, the United States Senate voted in favor of Panama for the canal site. U.S. support for a $40 million purchase was based on Congressional acceptance for a canal in Panama instead of Nicaragua, and the acquisition of land to serve as a canal zone.

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

On this date in 1999, CGC Midgett left Seattle for a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. She was attached to a carrier battle group. The crew brought their boarding expertise to the battle group. Once in the Gulf, the cutter's mission was to enforce United Nations' sanctions against illegal Iraq petroleum shipments and also to conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations.

06/18/2026

On this date in 1967, China detonated its 1st hydrogen bomb and thus became the world's fourth thermonuclear power.

06/17/2026

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Eight crew members were recently killed in a B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base. Our prayers are with the families and communities of Col. Gregory Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, Jeromy Smith, and Christopher Rischar, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Join MOAA in recognition of their service and read more in the comments.