Royal Navy – Excerpts from the memoirs of John Nott, which were published today. Nott was the UK’s Defense Secretary during the Falklands War. It is always fascinating to learn the politics behind the strategic and tactical decisions made in wartime. (There are 7 parts to the excerpts, to read them all follow the Related Reports links on the right side of the page under the Amazon ad.)

• Daily Telegraph: We were heading for war???and the Commons blamed me

US Marines – Marine Cobra attack helicopters continue to provide close air support in Afghanistan.

• Associated Press: U.S. helicopters blast cave entrances

NATO – A look at operations inside NATO’s Supreme Allied Command Atlantic during a recent wargame in Poland.

• Virginian Pilot: Norfolk NATO command puts new emphasis on warfighting