Not all military budgets are getting cut. The entire U.S. Marine Corps budget is greater than the Dept. of Homeland Security. When I see where some of that money goes to, I have a good deal of trouble feeling bad for DoD services. Looking at the third article I posted, that should be a disturbing trend.
Two years ago, the USCGC DALLAS was the first U.S. asset to deliver aid to the Republic of Georgia. They had multiple casualties, including fires, and the only TWO 378' were sent to dry dock.
USCGC ACHUSHNET served in WWII, and is still serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Look at the average age of ships....41 years for the Coast Guard, 14 years for the Navy.