The 204th Army Band of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Fort Snelling, Minn., plays a song June 12, 2026, during the 2026 Fort McCoy Army Birthday Celebration of the Army's 251st Birthday at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The band plays regularly at Fort McCoy events. They recently supported the 2026 Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House, and they also supported the Army Birthday Celebration at Fort McCoy in many past years. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

The 204th Army Band of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Fort Snelling, Minn., plays a song June 12, 2026, during the 2026 Fort McCoy Army Birthday Celebration of the Army's 251st Birthday at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The band plays regularly at Fort McCoy events. They recently supported the 2026 Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House, and they also supported the Army Birthday Celebration at Fort McCoy in many past years. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Service members from across the National Capital Region participate in the Army Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 12, 2026. Hosted by Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, the event brought together Soldiers, leaders and Army Families as part of a series of events commemorating the Army's 251st Birthday. Senior leaders in attendance included Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer, and Command Sgt. Maj. Vern B. Daley Jr., command sergeant major of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

Members of the FBI and a MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter crew from the U.S. Coast Guard - Air Station Cape Cod - work together to prepare for medical emergencies by hoisting a mannequin at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area June. 8.

This B-roll footage captures the Army Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 12, 2026. Soldiers from across the National Capital Region participated in the annual run as part of a series of events commemorating the Army’s 251st Birthday. Hosted by Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, the event was attended by Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve and Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Malik M. Retemiah)

Senior military leaders and defense industry representatives participate in the German American Partnership (GAP) Dialogue at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, June 12, 2026. Convened by German Army Gen. Carsten Breuer, German Chief of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, the GAP Dialogue brought together senior private-sector stakeholders to examine how nations and industry can better synchronize operational requirements, production capacity, procurement systems, and advance interoperability in support of collective defense readiness. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Connor DiMenno and Spc. Karla Guerrero)

Soldiers with the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas National Guard, prepare to leave Kordsmeier Hall on Camp Robinson today for a federally funded deployment to Washington, D.C. As part of a routine rotational relief, the 100-member detachment will take over for fellow Arkansas guardsmen from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade. Joining the "D.C. Safe and Beautiful" mission's summer surge, the soldiers will assist the Metropolitan Police Department with civil security operations, including visible presence patrols aimed at reducing crime and maintaining public safety.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Israel Sanchez)

B-roll footage captures Twilight Tattoo, the commissioning of members of Detachment 201, also known as the Executive Innovation Corps, and an enlistment ceremony during the Army's 251st Birthday celebration at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 10, 2026. Twilight Tattoo is a live military performance featuring Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and members of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," showcasing the Army's history through ceremonial drill, music and historical reenactments. Featured participants include U.S. Army Sec. Daniel P. Driscoll, Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer, and members of Detachment 201 during commissioning and enlistment ceremonies conducted as part of the Army Birthday observance. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Malik M. Retemiah)

FORT MCCLELLAN, Ala. — Soldiers participate in the Robotics Technology Integrators Course (RTIC), a 20‑week course consisting of nine modules that train students to program, build, and integrate technology into ground and air robotic systems. RTIC covers network engineering, tactical networking, robotics fundamentals, semi‑autonomous UxS operations, payload integration, sensing and maneuver, tactical applications, operations in contested environments, and a capstone exercise. Throughout these modules, students learn to design, build, and customize both quadcopters and fixed‑wing drones, developing semi‑autonomous capabilities that allow platforms to launch, navigate, and complete mission tasks with minimal operator input.

U.S. Air Force Warrior Games athletes practice cycling, track, field, archery, shooting and sitting volleyball during Warrior Games Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 11, 2026. Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event features over 200 athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events from June 13 - 20, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Sergio Avalos)

Team Marine Corps athletes with Wounded Warrior Regiment participate in their third day of practice for the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 11, 2026. Some athletes began the day at Enduring Freedom Academy, a local indoor archery range, where they were coached by retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard “Trainwreck” Burkett. Others practiced wheelchair basketball, rowing and sitting volleyball at the Medical Education and Training Campus Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Throughout the day, coaches guided athletes through training focused on preparation, communication and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps video by U.S. Army Sgt. James Heffron)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lauren Edwards, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, the prior commanding general of 2nd MLG, deliver speeches during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Apollo Wilson)

Point of view video as Staff Sgt. Daniel Gerlach of the U.S. Army Parachute Team flies around the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on 11 June 2026. The rehearsal is ahead of a performance scheduled for 13 June for Freedom 250 events. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Gerlach)

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Drake and Sgt. Eric Garcia of the U.S. Army Parachute Team fly the Army star flag for a rehearsal jump at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on 11 June 2026. The rehearsal is ahead of a performance scheduled for 13 June for Freedom 250 events. (U.S. Army Video by Staff Sgt. Clay Stevens)

In this Pacific in 60 newsbreak: U.S. Air Force Airmen have conducted a night training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, U.S. Marines have conducted hoist training from the flight deck of the USS Portland, U.S. Marines have demonstrated field expeditionary site capabilities during Kaiju Rain 26 in Okinawa. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. ZaBarr Jones)

You can't just "shake off" severe depression. CW3 Andrew Goebel tried. Struggling to get out of bed, losing his focus at work, and feeling completely crushed by an invisible weight, Goebel, a field artillery targeting technician with the 1st Infantry Division, realized that hitting the gym and "sucking it up" wasn't going to fix what was broken. He needed professional help. Goebel tells his journey from the lowest point of his life to walking through the doors of Irwin Army Community Hospital. He shares how mental health treatment turned his life around, brought his productivity back, and made him the Soldier he was meant to be. Music title 'Aurora' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.

F/A-18E/F Super Hornets attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 release MK12/BLU-111 aircraft bombs on simulated targets during an air power demonstration over the Gulf of America, launched from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), June 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. Nimitz-class aircraft carriers are the pinnacle of mobile naval air power projection and forward operational presence. No other weapons system possesses the responsiveness, endurance, multi-dimensional might, inherent battlespace awareness, and command and control capabilities of a carrier strike group and its embarked air wing. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Edward Jacome; Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gina Gallia; Mass Communication Specialist Seamen Johnathan McCune, Megan Schwengel, Octavio Borrego and Kaylee Beasley)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video By Lance Cpl Weston Lindstrom)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 fuel and maintain tactical airfield equipment while U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron land during exercise Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 11, 2026. The joint-service operations demonstrate seamless integration between Marine Corps expeditionary support teams and Air Force fighter squadrons, showcasing the future of mobile, lightweight airfield capabilities in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel)

Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet technician airmen give a tour of the aircraft to U.S. Airmen from the 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 11, 2026. The hands-on cross-training enhances the bilateral maintenance teams' understanding of different aircraft weapon systems, increasing the flexibility and interoperability of NATO Allied ground crews. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel)

U.S. Army Reserve 365th Engineer Battalion conducts post operations during Operation Sentinel Justice at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 10, 2026. Operation Sentinel Justice (OSJ) is a large-scale U.S. Army Reserve training exercise that enhances Soldier and unit readiness, validates capabilities, and improves missions' effectiveness through realistic, multi-echelon training in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Army Video by Staff Sgt. Roman Adona)

Team Air Force competitors participating in Wheelchair Rugby during Scrimmage vs. Team SOCOM while training for the 2026 Warrior Games. Team Air Force training in in field ahead of the 2026 Warrior Games. Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event features over 200 athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events from June 13 - 20, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video by Anthony Beauchamp)

U.S. Soldiers with the 947th Engineer Company and 277th Quartermaster Company refill vehicles and maintain fuel supplies during Operation Sentinel Justice at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 10, 2026. OSJ is a large-scale U.S. Army Reserve training exercise that enhances Soldier and unit readiness, validates capabilities, and improves mission effectiveness through realistic, multi-echelon training in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Xavier Chavez)

U.S. Reserve Soldier, Master Sgt. Daniel Ryan, assigned to the 365th Engineer Battalion, conducts an interview during Operation Sentinel Justice on Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 10th, 2026. Operation Sentinel Justice (OSJ) is a large-scale U.S. Army Reserve training exercise that enhances Soldier and unit readiness, validates capabilities, and improves mission effectiveness through realistic, multi-echelon training in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Pfc. Anyla Hall)

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disables Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer as it attempts to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman, June 10, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)

One year ago, Capt. Daniel Schmitt stood inside the National Museum of the United States Navy at Washington Navy Yard and assumed command of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington. Today, he's back — same room, different perspective. In this one-year command anniversary feature, Schmitt reflects on a year of mission-critical delivery across the National Capital Region — from renovations at the U.S. Naval Academy and barracks improvements at Dahlgren, Indian Head and Quantico, to a new Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews.

Team Marine Corps athletes with Wounded Warrior Regiment receive issued uniforms and gear and participate in interviews at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, June 10, 2026, before the start of the 2026 Warrior Games. Athletes received uniforms, protective equipment and apparel based on the adaptive sports in which they are scheduled to compete, while coaches and staff assisted with fittings, sizing and equipment exchanges to ensure functionality during competition. (U.S. Marine Corps video by U.S. Army Sgt. James Heffron)

Military and civilian community members gather for the U.S. Army's 251st anniversary celebration at Camp Darby, Italy, June 10, 2026. The event featured World War I and World War II reenactors, vintage military vehicles, and an exhibition of historical weapons and uniforms. (U.S. Army video by Vincenzo Vitiello)

USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) launches Tomahawk cruise missiles in support of self-defense strikes against Iran, June 10, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)