US Coast Guard – The cutter Sherman, on a goodwill visit to South Africa while returning from service in the Gulf, rescued a stricken car carrier off of South Africa’s coast which was in danger of running aground.

• All Africa: US Cutter Docks in V&A After Dramatic Sea Rescue
  

• Dispatch: US coast guard arrived in nick of time

Royal Australian Navy – The Collins-class submarines have received high praise from the US Navy after its stellar performance in exercise Tandem Thrust.

• ABC: Collins Class subs among best in world: US Navy