SemperParatus,
welcome to UP!
As you will find, an eclectic group of preppers who span the political spectrum. Heck, we even have a witch that pops in on occasion.
The archives are full of 8-years of good stuff and often someone pulls out of them a post and a whole new discussion begins.
Do not be shy to jump in and offer advise if you know the answer to a question. Likewise, do not be hesitant asking for a clarification or question.
If you were in the Coast Guard (Semper Paratus) what ports-O'call did you find yourself in. I had a lot of CG friends when we lived in both Seattle, and Marina del Rey.
Welcome,