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)

U.S. Army PFC Lynn Skidmore shares a greeting message.

U.S. Marines Cpl Lynn Skidmore shares a greeting message.

U.S. Army 2LT Keon Young test shares a greeting message.

U.S. Marines Cpl Shannon Dye shares a greeting message.

U.S. Marines Cpl Shannon Dye shares a greeting message.

U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander, presents the state of the base address at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 19, 2026. Klock highlighted the accomplishments of the base's subordinate units and presented the previous fiscal year's economic impact of 2.6 Billion dollars, underscoring Peterson's prominent role along the front range. (U.S. Space Force video by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, senior commander for Fort McCoy and commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division, gives opening remarks May 19, 2026, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $1.4 million Microgrid with Battery Backup Project at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy partnered with Xcel Energy to complete the project. The microgrid is located on Fort McCoy and can provide a minimum of 14 days of continuous operations for facilities in the vicinity of Main Gate in the event of main grid power loss. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez, commander of U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy, gives opening remarks May 19, 2026, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $1.4 million Microgrid with Battery Backup Project at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy partnered with Xcel Energy to complete the project. The microgrid is located on Fort McCoy and can provide a minimum of 14 days of continuous operations for facilities in the vicinity of Main Gate in the event of main grid power loss. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Officials cut the ribbon May 19, 2026, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $1.4 million Microgrid with Battery Backup Project at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy partnered with Xcel Energy to complete the project. The microgrid is located on Fort McCoy and can provide a minimum of 14 days of continuous operations for facilities in the vicinity of Main Gate in the event of main grid power loss. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Fort McCoy leaders and other officials participate in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony May 19, 2026, for the $1.4 million Microgrid with Battery Backup Project at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy partnered with Xcel Energy to complete the project. The microgrid is located on Fort McCoy and can provide a minimum of 14 days of continuous operations for facilities in the vicinity of Main Gate in the event of main grid power loss. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

U.S. Marines, sailors and veterans with Team Marine Corps participate in the 2026 Team Marine Corps Training Camp at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 19, 2026. Team Marine Corps athletes are training in preparation for the 2026 Department of Defense Warrior Games in San Antonio. Through adaptive sports, Wounded Warrior Regiment supports the recovery, rehabilitation, and competitive readiness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw, Cpl Jessica J. Mazzamuto and Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

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In this Pacific in 60 newsbreak: In the Philippines U.S. Soldiers and Philippine Army Soldiers conducted a night air assault operation during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable exercise; in Hawaii, Hawaii National Guard Soldiers responded to the 2026 Kona Low storms, supporting evacuations, search and rescue, and recovery efforts; and in Japan, the 374th Airlift Wing hosted the Japanese-American Friendship Festival on Yokota Air Base.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit train with military working dogs during Beverly Sentinel 26-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2026. Beverly Sentinel 26-3 is a routine, recurring training event designed to test and validate Kunsan Air Base’s command and control processes during simulated contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct infantry immersion and marksmanship training in a tactical field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 13-15, 2026. The TACEX allows 1st Intel Bn. to sustain fundamental tactical skills, reinforce counterintelligence and human intelligence concepts of employment, and rehearse integration into ground combat operations in a simulated environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hubert Maliszewski)

U.S. Service Members assigned to the Joint Security Cooperation Group - Panama, were joined by the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Kevin Marino Cabrera, the First Lady of Panama, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, and U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Betancourt, senior defense official, U. S. Embassy Panama, during an eye-glasses giveaway event in Panama City, Panama, May 18, 2026. A batch of eyeglasses were distributed through the First Lady's Office's ‘See and Hear’ program, in collaboration with U. S. Southern Command and the United States Embassy. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Richard Morgan)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Richard E. Angle, commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, discusses the importance of multinational interoperability and special operations readiness during Trojan Footprint 2026. Trojan Footprint is a U.S. European Command-led special operations exercise conducted across Europe to strengthen coordination and capabilities among NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez)

A Grasshopper autonomous aerial resupply vehicle descends from a Romanian C-27 aircraft during a demonstration during Exercise Trojan Footprint 26 near Krivolak, North Macedonia, May 18, 2026. Trojan Footprint is a key biennial training event, focused on posturing Allies to deter aggression and defend regional security through joint and multinational cooperation. The Grasshopper system is an aerial platform designed to expand long-range, low-cost, precision sustainment in contested environments. (Courtesy Video)

On May 18, 2026, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria. Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants seeking cover in an outdoor hideout. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed.

B-roll footage captures a military working dog demonstration during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. The festival also included live performances from bands, aerial demonstrations, static displays and military working dog demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

B-roll footage captures the second day of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Friendship Festival 2026 celebrates not only the U.S.-Japan alliance, but also 250 years of the United States. From vendor performances, to static displays and even aerial demonstrations, FF26 served as a bridge between the U.S. 250th milestone and the local Japanese community, showcasing how the U.S. military's modern mission remains a continuation of the revolutionary spirit that defined America's founding. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

On May 17, 2026, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria. Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed.

U.S. Marines, volunteers, and runners participate in the Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 17, 2026. The Historic Half is a 13.1 – mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 stores and several historic sites. The race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Tyler Harrison)

Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise as part of Ivy Mass at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado, May 17, 2026. The exercise combined traditional infantry skills with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) capabilities to improve battlefield communication, situational awareness and tactical decision-making in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Cecilia Jasinski)

Participants and volunteers take part in the 2026 Semper Fred 5K race in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 16, 2026. The Semper Fred 5k is a family-friendly, all-age event held in historic Downtown Fredericksburg the day before the Marine Corps Historic Half. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi J. Sooman-Stanton)

Runners participate in the Healthy Lifestyle Expo at the Fredericksburg Convention Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 16, 2026. The Healthy Lifestyle Expo provides runners participating in Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half events an opportunity to pick up their official bib, timing device, and competitor shirt, as well as visit the many health-related booths. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi J. Sooman-Stanton)

Participants, spectators, and volunteers of the 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half pass through mile markers 5-8 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 17, 2026. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 businesses and several historic sites. The annual race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

Participaints, volunteers, and spectators from across the country take part in the 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half at the start/finish line in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 17, 2026. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 businesses and several historic sites. The annual race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. William Tucker)