US Navy – The last ship was launched downed the ways at Bath Iron Works.

• Associated Press: Century-Old Shipyard Tradition Ends

US Coast Guard – The Coast Guard is struggling to fulfill its search and rescue mission.

• Seattle Post Intelligencer: Coast Guard struggles to fulfill mission

US Navy – The first Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to undergo a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) was delivered to the US Navy.

• Jane’s: Upgraded LCAC delivered, production SLEP contracted
  

US Navy – The USS Enterprise will soon be exercising off Scotland.

• Times of London (registration required): US carrier puts Royal Navy in the shade