Starship USS Zavala

08/02/2026

07/22/2026

Captain's Log: Special Commendation🏆

USS Zavala Starfleet command received a formal Letter of Appreciation from Kids' Meals recognizing the USS Zavala crew's participation in meal preparation and generating contributions supporting the Kids' Meals mission to eradicate childhood hunger for preschool-aged children across Greater Houston Area.

​🌟 Continuing the Mission: Kids' Meals is under 600 Instagram followers away from unlocking a $20,000 gift from The Friedkin Group. Connect to their frequency and share the page to help them cross the 20,000 follower threshold.

🙏🏽 ​Gratitude share to our very own philanthropist liaison Wendy Weston, the volunteer crew of the USS Zavala, and support from Texans for proving that the future frontier begins at home.

​Live long and prosper!🖖🏽

07/21/2026

Ensign Spot log: Star Date 2026.07.19.

​Listen, I love being the official Starship mascot. The views are great, the snacks are decent, and I look fantastic in my uniform. But let’s talk about the real mission-critical equipment: The Indestructible Chew-Borg-Nator 3000.

​My human, in their infinite (and clearly optimistic) wisdom, brought home this "hard-to-destroy" chew toy. To that, I say:

Challenge accepted!

07/16/2026

Ensign Spots Log: 2026.07.16

​Attention, crew! The USS Zavala is officially setting a course for StratosFur Houston!

The Mission: One Pet. One Veteran. Change Two Lives with Your Contributions.

​Join us from August 27–30 as we dock and engage with the local community. We’re mission-bound to support the incredible work of Give Us Paws, and we want you on board.

🐾 ​Connect: Come say hello and make some new friends.

🐾 ​Capture: We’re hosting free photo ops all event long.

​Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, we can't wait to see you there. It’s going to be a blast—let’s make some memories!

07/10/2026

Somewhere in the universe of Star Trek fanfiction is a short story similar to this real life event: a crew on a long-range mission of exploration drops off Christmas toys by shuttle to an outlying colony long separated from the Federation. This true event probably inspired it.

U.S. Air Force Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen was a transport pilot best known as the “Candy Bomber” or “Onkel Wiggly Wings,” who became famous for dropping candy to German children in Berlin during the Soviet Blockade of the city. Following Germany’s defeat in World War II, the victorious...

07/06/2026

Greetings, Crew!

As we prepare for the excitement of Stratosfur Houston this August, the USS Zavala is honored to announce our partnership with Give Us Paws.

We believe that the strength of a crew—and a community—is measured by how we support one another. Give Us Paws embodies this spirit, and we are excited to use our platforms to amplify their mission throughout the event.

Keep an eye on our feed over the coming weeks for special announcements and opportunities to engage with their work. Together, we’re ready to make this our most impactful mission yet!

One Pet. One Veteran. Change Two Lives with your Contributions. Learn more at giveuspaws.org

07/02/2026

The man who had the "Right Stuff" BEFORE he ever broke the sound barrier, short but amazingly complete bio of CHUCK YEAGER . . .

Born into poverty in the woods of West Virginia, Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager was a World War II aircraft mechanic, fighter pilot, double ace, military commander, and a test pilot who broke the sound barrier. His journey from Army private to USAF Brigadier General is an inspiration to all. Yeager b...