German Navy – A German task force has sailed to join the coalition task force in the Arabian Sea.

• Washington Post: German Navy Ships Set Off to Patrol

US Marines – Additional details on the recent Marine raid near Kandahar.

• Washington Post: Raid Finds Overlooked Al Qaeda Compound

Background – US Ports – The difficulties faced in trying to secure US ports from terrorist attacks.

• Washignton Post: Where Sea Meets Shore, Scenarios for Terrorists