Earlier this month the Zumwalt began sea trials. The first of a probable three ships, Zumwalt once represented the future of U.S. naval surface warfare. Budget shortfalls, changed priorities and predictable cost overruns cut the projected purchase from a…

Let’s face it, the U.S. Coast Guard is the most underappreciated of the armed services. But don’t forget the branch is responsible for search and rescue missions, inspecting ships for environmental violations and keeping a lookout for terrorists.