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)

Episode #54: “Contested Logistics” is a recent buzz word that has been thrown around with the definition being contested over the years. FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations published in March 2026, included an entire section on the concept; it outlines what “contested logistics” is and how it impacts operations. However, even before this updated FM was published, leaders across the Army were discussing this and working to truly define the term. One such leader was LTC Jon Michael King, who wrote an article on contested logistics back in February 2024. Thus, to deep dive into contested logistics, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with LTC King as they analyze contested logistics through a variety of different lenses. Through their conversation, we see why professional dialogue is vital to increase our understanding of different concepts and our lethality as warfighters. Check out the new Line of Departure Mobile App available on Android and Apple. Link to “Contested Logistics Environment Defined” Article: https://www.army.mil/article/272922/contested_logistics_environment_defined FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations, March 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN46157-FM_4-0-000-WEB-1.pdf CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmJcFtLZTM

Footage of outdoor and indoor iris capture. Goggles and other iris-recognition devices use near-infrared technology to capture high-quality images of a person’s iris. Near-infrared light produces a detailed image of the iris, eliminating any eye color. The process is quick, contactless, and designed to accurately confirm identity. Video courtesy - FBI or FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.

U.S. service members and civilians participate in the steamboat Natchez tour celebrating Sail 250 New Orleans, May 28, 2025. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen participate in Professional Training of Midshipmen at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 27, 2026. PROTRAMID is an eight-week course designed to provide midshipmen with firsthand exposure to Marine Corps operations, leadership development, and potential career paths as future Marine Corps or Navy officers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson)

The Montana Army National Guard redesignated the 1st Battalion, 163rd Cavalry Regiment as the 1st Battalion, 163rd Infantry Regiment during a transformation ceremony at Fort Harrison, Montana, May 27, 2026. The ceremony honored more than a century of service and recognized the battalion’s transition into a new organizational structure aligned with the Army’s evolving force requirements. The event included the presentation of the Superior Unit Award streamer for exceptionally meritorious service during the unit’s 2021–2022 deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, a ceremonial patch transition to the 1889th Regional Support Group, leadership remarks and unit formations. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey/Master Sgt. Micheal Touchette)

International tall ships enter the Port of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 2026. New Orleans welcomed the tall ships of the world to the Port of New Orleans for a nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Coast Guard b-roll package by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grace McBryde)

On May 27, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team conducts a change of command ceremony at Fort Riley, Kansas, May 27, 2026. The ceremony honored the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Col. Tom Smith and welcomed the incoming commander, U.S. Army Col. Thomas N. Garner. (U.S. Army b-roll package by Pfc. Jaden Davis)

A B-Roll package to include preparation of Soldiers before loading the plane, and off-loading the plane at Joint-Base Andrews, MD, May 27, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Brianna Rodriguez-Munns)

U.S. service members render honors to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Keasarge (LLDH-3}, as it enters the port of New Orleans, at the Jackson Barracks, Louisiana, May 27, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S Sailors with the Navy Band Southeast, preform during a pier-side welcoming event during Sail 250, in New Orleans, May 27, 2026 More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Owen Long)

U.S. Army Col. Nathaniel Stone, commander of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, explains the importance of annual training Fort Stewart, May 27, 2026. This training period reinforces the brigade’s commitment to developing capable leaders, building cohesive teams, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Rydell Tomas Jr.)

U.S. service members conduct a morning colors ceremony at the Veterans Affairs Hospital during Sail 250 New Orleans, May 27, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Soldiers conduct the Air Assault Obstacle Course at the 7th Army Training Command's Noncommissioned Officer Academy's Obstacle Course in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 27, 2026. Soldiers faced the physically demanding assessment, working towards a goal of passing the standards that determined who progresses to the next stage of the Air Assault course, challenging their strength, endurance, and ability to complete critical Soldier tasks to standard during the multi-day event. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Kammen Taylor)

Grenada government and military leaders tour the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a distinguished visitor tour in the Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Johnathan McCune)

Grenada government and military leaders are welcomed aboard on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a distinguished visitor tour in the Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Megan Schwengel)

Army Reserve Best Squad Competitors extract a simulated downed pilot in hostile territory on day five of the 2026 Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 25, 2026. Army Reserve Soldiers from across the nation compete in the 2026 Best Squad Competition, an annual event that brings together the top Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the titles of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers.

Army Reserve Best Squad competitors took part in a timed exercise to assemble different weapon systems while reacting to indirect and direct fire as well as firing the M97 pistol to qualify for the Norwegian sharpshooter badge at Fort McCoy Wisconsin, 26 May 2026. Soldiers from around the nation compete in the 2026 BSC, an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Dylan Grace)

On May 26, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

Leaders and Soldiers assigned to 1st Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Artillery, 10th Mountain Division, attend the relinquishment of responsibility ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Michael J. McQuality of 1MBCT on Fort Drum, New York, May 26, 2026. In front of friends, family and fellow Soldiers, McQuality formally relinquished responsibility, marking the end of an impactful chapter of leadership and mentorship. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Alyssa Norton)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District conduct maintenance dredging operations in Rochester Harbor, Rochester, New York, May 26 2026. The dredging project maintains safe and navigable waterways for commercial vessels operating on the Great Lakes Navigation System, supporting regional industry, economic vitality and efficient transportation of raw materials throughout the region. (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)

U.S. Soldiers conduct the Air Assault Obstacle Course at the 7th Army Training Command's Noncommissioned Officer Academy's Obstacle Course in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 27, 2026. Soldiers faced the physically demanding assessment, working towards a goal of passing the standards that determined who progresses to the next stage of the Air Assault course, challenging their strength, endurance, and ability to complete critical Soldier tasks to standard during the multi-day event. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Kammen Taylor)

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew medically evacuates an injured hiker from the Lost Coast Trail near Cape Mendocino in Humboldt County, California, May 26, 2026. After receiving the request for assistance from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Sector Humboldt Bay launched an Air Station Humboldt Bay aircrew to hoist the hiker from a remote section of the Lost Coast Trail and transported her and her husband to St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California, for further care. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

U.S. Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a counter small unmanned aircraft system training during Realistic Urban Training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, May 25, 2026. RUT is a critical pre-deployment exercise that allows the 13th MEU to integrate its command, air, ground and logistics elements, ensuring the force is prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to crises in unfamiliar, urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Fernando Cruz Martinez)

Army Reserve Best Squad Competitors tactically approach an enemy vehicle in an open field while avoiding simulated drone surveillance and attack on day five of the 2026 Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 25, 2026. Army Reserve Soldiers from across the nation compete in the 2026 Best Squad Competition, an annual event that brings together the top Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the titles of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers.

Army Reserve Best Squad Competitors tactically secure a simulated enemy mortar pit on day four of the 2026 Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 25, 2026. Army Reserve Soldiers from across the nation compete in the 2026 Best Squad Competition, an annual event that brings together the top Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the titles of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers.

Students, civilians and service members from across all 50 states participate in the National Memorial Day Parade on Constitution Avenue in Washington, May 25, 2026. Recognized as one of the nation’s largest Memorial Day observances, the parade presents a timeline of U.S. military history honoring fallen service members from the American Revolutionary War to the present day. More than 300,000 attendees gathered to observe the event and commemorate those who died in military service. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Tianna Wilson)

The New Jersey Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion celebrates Memorial Day with an official video observing the service of veterans on May 25, 2026. The message is focused toward Gold Star Family members, Veterans, and members of the New Jersey Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Seth Cohen) Music: Licensed by Artlist Music library (permission obtained with vocalist)