US Navy – The US fleet has shrunk to its smallest size since WWI.

• San Diego Union Tribune: Navy has fewest ships since before World War I

Background – History – The distinguished public servant and scholar James Schlesinger recently gave marching orders to those assembled for the annual Midway Night, this year commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Here is an edited version of his remarks.

• Naval History: Underappreciated Victory