Royal Marines – 45 Commando has begun operations in Afghanistan.

• BBC: UK troops start Afghan action
• BBC: UK troops destroy al-Qaeda caves
  

Taiwanese Navy – Chinese spy ships are probing Taiwan’s defenses.

• Taipei Times: Navy trails suspect vessel from China

New Zealand Navy – The ANZAC frigates are developing cracks in their hulls.

• New Zealand Herald: Cracks found in frigate’s hull

Romanian Navy – The Romanian Navy purchase of Royal Navy Type 22 frigates is moving forward.

• Jane’s: Romanian Type 22 Frigate Buy Moves Forward

US Navy – How the US has covered the Mediterranean Sea without a carrier for the last 6 months.

• Virginian Pilot: Crews from 3 ships to arrive in Norfolk

US Navy – The USS Bataan amphibious ready group is returning home from the Arabian Sea.

• Virginian Pilot: Bataan ARG arriving Sat. from record deployment
  

US Navy – The USS Cole continues its workup.

• Virginian Pilot: Cole beginning new era after attack repairs
  

US Navy – The MH-60S begins to enter service.

• Sea Power: CNO Welcomes Service Debut Of New Sikorsky MH-60S Helo