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You most likely have heard of asbestos and how it causes terrible diseases like mesothelioma, but what is it and why is it so dangerous? During Asbestos Awareness Week 2018, it is important to acknowledge the seriousness of this substance and how you may be at risk. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of long crystal fibers. These fibers are malleable, extremely strong, and are resistant to heat and electricity. These tenacious properties became widely known and spurred the mineral to be greatly used throughout the world for a majority of the 1900s. It was used mainly for insulation purposes and could be found in numerous households and businesses from floor tiles, roofing shingles, and even in clothing. Veterans were most exposed to asbestos […]

Today, October 13, 2017, is officially the Navy’s 242nd birthday. It is hard to believe that the Navy has been around for over two centuries, but it is also hard to imagine the country without it. The Navy was established in 1775 by the Continental Congress to fight against the British. After the revolutionary war, the Navy was shut down. Soon after, the need for the Navy was recognized after pirates became an international threat, thus, the Navy was brought back permanently in 1794. Since then, the Navy has proved themselves as a constant source of security to America. We are forever grateful to all those who have served and continue to serve today! U.S. Navy Facts: In the war of 1812, the U.S. Navy […]