US Navy – The demise of the US Merchant Marine has left the US short of the sailors needed to man the cargo ships of the Ready Reserve Force, which will lead to disaster in time of war as supplies will be delayed in reaching forces in combat.

• The Sun : Merchant marine’s demise endangers war readiness
• The Sun : U.S. merchant fleet sails toward oblivion

Venezuelan Navy – Venezuela is aggressively pursuing sovereingnty claims in the Carribean and using its navy to back them up.

• Associated Press: Venezuelan claim to tiny Caribbean island shoves region’s border disputes to the fore