US Navy – At sea, in the mess, aboard the USS Bataan.

• Virginian Pilot: ”Mess cranking” is a rite of passage at sea

US Navy – At sea, aboard the USS Nimitz.

• North County Times: USS Nimitz crew offers glimpse of life at sea

Background – Logistics – The Civil Reserve Air Fleet has been mobilized, for the second time. The first time was for Desert Storm.

• Reuters: Pentagon Mobilizes Commercial Air Fleet

Background – Airpower – James F. Dunnigan on a new possible technique – simulataneous strategic bombing strikes.

• StrategyPage: Simultaneous Strategic Bombing Strike

Background – Canada – The Canadian Forces, argues a political scientist at the University of Windsor, Ontario, are increasingly unable to operate effectively with U.S. forces or employ advanced technology. If they are to support Ottawaís internationalist policy, one service should be given priority for resourcesóand the Canadian navy is the prime candidate.

• Naval War College Review: Alongside the Best – The Future of the Canadian Forces