For Sale – One used aircraft carrier, currently going for only $6 million!

• eBay: NAeL Minas Gerais, former HMS/HMAS Vengeance for sale

US Navy – The US has seized boats in the Gulf that were felt to be trafficking drugs for al Qaeda.

• Reuters:
  U.S. Questions Drug-Boat Suspects in Afghanistan

German Navy – Germany will return to patroling the Strait of Gibraltar.

• Agence France Presse: German naval fleet to return to Strait of Gibraltar

US Coast Guard – Building on the success of a course designed for prospective cutter commanders and executive officers, the Coast Guard is developing a leadership class for future commanders and executive officers of shore stations.

• Sea Power: Guard Plans Course for Commanders Ashore

US Marines – Helpful job search advice for transitioning and retiring military personnel.

• Marine Corps Gazette: Transition Assistance

Background – 4th Generation War – More from William Lind on 4GW.

• Defense and the National Interest: Understanding Fourth Generation War