U.S. Armed Forces physical therapists provide patient care in Ziguinchor, Senegal, May 6, 2026. This MEDREX is planned and executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and prepares military medical professionals to provide care outside of traditional clinical settings. By working alongside African partners, U.S. and Senegalese medical teams refine their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable, and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations. African Lion 2026 (AL26) is U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations, and global allies. Co-led by SETAF-AF from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Tamia Lee)

Various scenes from avionics, sheet metal, manufacturing, NDI, pneudraulics, and engine workers from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos at the Department of State.

CLEVELAND (May 11, 2026) – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, archbishop for the Military Services, USA, blesses the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) aboard the ship in Cleveland, Ohio, May 11, 2026. The video includes Broglio blessing shipboard spaces during commissioning week, ahead of Cleveland’s commissioning ceremony scheduled for May 16. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)

CLEVELAND (May 11, 2026) – Sailors assigned to the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) conduct morning colors, stand quarterdeck security, and interact with members of Scouting America Cub Scouts, Scout Troop 122 and Scout Troop 153 aboard the ship in Cleveland, Ohio, May 11, 2026. The b-roll package includes footage from the flight deck, quarterdeck, bridge and shipboard spaces during commissioning week. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)

CPT Mara Pagan is an Army dentist who left a lucrative but stressful 15-year career in the civilian sector to find deeper meaning in Army service. She describes burnout, corporate pressure, and how insurance plans hampered her ability to care for patients. Despite taking a significant pay cut, CPT Pagan highlights how the Army gave her the clinical freedom to treat patients based on their medical needs rather than their financial limitations. In the Army Dental Corps, she has found a renewed sense of purpose in being the dentist she always wanted to be. Music title "Phoenix" by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Naferrete, commanding general of the Philippine Army, is honored at a ceremony at Historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, April 20, 2026. This key leader engagement strengthens the U.S. and Philippine cooperation.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron stand at attention and render salute in front of an F-35A Lightning II in support of Indianapolis 500 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. The footage is slated for use during National Anthem and “God Bless America” segments, as well as live broadcasts. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

CLEVELAND (May 10, 2026) – The crew of the Navy’s last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) participate in a community day ahead of the upcoming commissioning ceremony in Cleveland. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to be built and commissioned in the (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)

260510-N-FS061-1002 CLEVELAND (May 10, 2026) – The crew of the Navy’s last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) celebrates Mother's Day while in Cleveland, May 10, 2026. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin L. Aquino)

Various performers perform aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Naimah Green)

Various performers showcase aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell)

Air Show attendees make their way through vendors, interactive booths and static displays during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Military and civilian aviators perform aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps vide by Cpl. Michail Stankosky)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted a diverse lineup of aerial and ground, military and civilian performers during the MCAS Cherry Point 2026 Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2026. MCAS Cherry Point’s air show aims to celebrate and showcase the unparalleled capabilities of Marine Corps aviation, while actively fostering community engagement and promoting a profound appreciation of our military efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Landon Lingle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron (VMMT) 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd MAW, conduct an aerial demonstration during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. The flight exhibition showcased the speed, maneuverability, and combat capabilities of the Marines' rotary-wing aircraft to the public. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation.

CLEVELAND (May 10, 2026) – Sailors assigned to the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31), Navy reservists, ship’s crew members and volunteers interact with American Red Cross therapy dogs during a community day event aboard the ship in Cleveland, Ohio, May 10, 2026. The social media video highlights crew morale, volunteer support and community engagement during USS Cleveland’s commissioning week. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin Aquino)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 50th Chemical Company conduct hazmat search and rescue training while participating in Guardian Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., May 9, 2026. Guardian Response is an annual exercise conducted by the 87th Training Division and its partners to validate the readiness and interoperability of Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and civilian agencies supporting domestic disaster response and the nation’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Enterprise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Melissa Walkenhorst)

U.S. Navy b-roll package shows a compilation of U.S. Army air defenders from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in a stinger live fire range as part of a SWORD 26 series exercise May 10, 2026, in Gotland, Sweden. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time (U.S. Navy video by Mass communication petty officer 2nd class Jordan Brown ).

U.S. Air Force b-roll package shows a compilation of U.S. Army air defenders from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in a stinger live fire range as part of a SWORD 26 series exercise May 10, 2026, in Gotland, Sweden. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airmen. Kyle Smith).

U.S. Army b-roll package shows a compilation of air defenders from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participate in a stinger live fire range as part of a SWORD 26 series exercise May 10, 2026, in Gotland, Sweden. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time (U.S. Army video by Spc. Luis Jimenez).

U.S. representatives attend the Mauthausen Memorial's 81st Liberation Ceremony in Mauthausen, Austria, May 10, 2026. The U.S. delegation at the Mauthausen's International Liberation and Commemoration Ceremony was led by U.S. Embassy Vienna’s Ambassador Arthur Fisher; U.S. Army Col. Jonathan Drake, U.S. Embassy Vienna; and the State Department's Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain; along with the 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center as the color and honor guards. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Thomas Dixon)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted a diverse lineup of aerial and ground, military and civilian performers during the MCAS Cherry Point 2026 Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. MCAS Cherry Point’s air show aims to celebrate and showcase the unparalleled capabilities of Marine Corps aviation, while actively fostering community engagement and promoting a profound appreciation of our military efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Ornelas Baeza)

U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other various aircraft perform aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. The Blue Angels celebrate 80 years of excellence by showcasing the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy through premier flight demonstrations. America's Air Show 2025 is a unique and incredible opportunity to witness Marine and joint aviation capabilities, civilian performers and the world-famous Blue Angels; to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps alongside Marines and to see first-hand the innovative spirit of the Marine Corps through emerging technologies and forward-thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

CLEVELAND (May 9, 2026) – The future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 2026, ahead of its commissioning ceremony. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Lt. j.g. Rachael Jones)

CLEVELAND (May 9, 2026) – The future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 2026, ahead of its commissioning ceremony. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin Aquino)

Attendees of the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show interact with Marine Corps vehicles and weapon systems at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision, and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation.

Various performers and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 9, 2026. The Blue Angels celebrate 80 years of excellence by showcasing the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy through premier flight demonstrations. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jasmin Az)

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, execute movement and convoy operations to reach an objective during Ivy Mass on Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado, May 8, 2026. Ivy Mass, the division’s culminating exercise of the first five exercises in the series, tested the Next-Generation Command and Control technology, demonstrated convoy movement and combat readiness to secure an objective. (U.S Army video by Spc. Kristen Cruz)