US Coast Guard – The Coast Guard is recallling its port security forces which were sent to the Gulf after the Cole bombing because the Pentagon will not reimburse them for their efforts; they will be replaced by Naval Reserve Inshore Boat Units.

• Virginian Pilot: Coast Guard recalls units from Persian Gulf
  

US Navy – Mothballed ships are being turned into artificial reefs.

• Virginian Pilot: Navy ship begins trip to the bottom
  

Background – US Defense Review – Neither US political party is happy with the route the defense review is taking.

• Economist: Cannon to right of him, cannon to left
  

Background – New Zealand – A further review of New Zealand’s plans for disarmament.

• Associated Press: New Zealand aims to set the world an example on defense