U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 555th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons prepare and operate F-16 Fighting Falcons to practice integrated air missile defense during Combat Archer U.K. at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 9, 2025. Combat Archer U.K. provided live-fire air-to-air experience against threat-representative unmanned systems. By hosting Combat Archer U.K. in Europe, U.S. Air Forces Europe saved millions of dollars, allowing them to enhance the mission while staying on the right side of the cost curve. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

UAS lane training

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Division participate in training on the EnforceAir 2 cUAS Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Drone Detector led by technical instructor Denis Acosta during Combined Resolve 25-02 on the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, May 6, 2025. The EnforceAir 2 cUAS is designed to defend against unmanned aerial systems by creating a protection plan for units that is able to detect UAS threats, return drones to point-of-origin, and take over drones in order to ground them. Combined Resolve is part of the Army’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, which assesses the effectiveness of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial systems, as well as how force structure changes and current tactics align with emerging technologies. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Shot list: (00;00;05;00)- Title card (00;00:05;00-00;01;30;23)- Soldiers operate on the EnforceAir 2 cUAS Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Drone Detector (00;01;30;24-00;01;40;07)- A Soldier flies a drone (00;01;40;08-00;02;27;23)- Soldier uses the UAS Software-Defined Radio (SDR) to detect simulated enemy drones

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, a construction engineer technician for 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, discusses unmanned breaching during Combined Resolve 25-02 on the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, May 6, 2025.

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 6th, 2025

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with the Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Department of State.

Fort Cavazos officials conducted a full-scale exercise on the installation, practicing a response to a trail derailment on the railhead behind Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center May 6, 2025. Video News Release for Fort Cavazos Full Scale Exercise on May 6, 2025. There are 4 segments to the video. Segment 1: Interview 00:04:25 Juan Nava, USAG Fort Cavazos Chief of Plans and Operations, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security; FSE Role: Exercise Director Segment 2: Interview 2:26:10 Col. Joseph Yancey, Chief Medical Officer, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center; FSE Role: Hospital Incident Commander Segment 3: Interview 04:48:24 Sharon Moton, Registered Nurse/ Nurse Educator, Women's Health Center, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center; FSE Role: RN Triage Nurse Segment 4: B-Roll 05:32:18 EOC--Emergency Operation Center

NORFOLK, Va. (May 6, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment. The Forrest Sherman departed Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The deployment will underscore the U.S. Navy's commitment to maritime security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)

Paratroopers assigned to the 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and Soldiers assigned to both the 1st Brigade Combat Team and 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) fly to Louisiana on May 6, 2025, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Paratroopers and Soldiers will fly into the Joint Readiness Training Center in preparation for a large-scale, long-range air assault for an upcoming training rotation. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)

AH-64 Apaches assigned to the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment "Expect No Mercy," 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) fly to Louisiana on May 6, 2025, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. No Mercy will provide aviation support during the 101st Airborne Division's rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)

Army National Guard Service Members compete in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 1-3, 2025. The National Guard Region IV Best Warrior Competition is an annual event where the state best warriors from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin compete in various warrior skill challenges, with the selected winners advancing to the national competition. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Emily Held)

Capt. Chante K. Burnell, 5th Armored Brigade Holistic Health and Fitness officer in charge, and Capt. Kristin Y. McDaniel, 5th Armored Brigade fitness trainer and signal officer, discuss their approach to assessing unit training needs to meet the demands of modern Observer, Coach/Trainer mission success. H2F empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being to optimize their individual performance while also preventing injury or disease. H2F takes a holistic approach to fitness by addressing five readiness domains (physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual), understanding that each domain impacts the others, so we need to educate our Soldiers and provide them the resources needed to maximize their performance on and off the battlefield.

Members of the 5th Armored Brigade participated in a Holistic Health and Fitness preassessment to evaluate physical readiness training needs to accomplish the mission. At the end of the six-week evaluation, Capt. Chante Burnell, H2F program organizer, will tailer a unit-specific training plan, to change the culture of health and fitness throughout the Dagger Brigade to meet the demands of modern Observer Controller/Trainer duties. H2F empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being to optimize their individual performance while also preventing injury or disease. Modeled after Special Forces and professional/collegiate athletics, the H2F System moves away from a one-size-fits-all model and acknowledges every Soldier is unique, and different units have different missions. H2F takes a holistic approach to fitness by addressing five readiness domains (physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual), understanding that each domain impacts the others, so we need to educate our Soldiers and provide them the resources needed to maximize their performance on and off the battlefield.

An overflight displays the affected area of marsh environment near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana, on May 5, 2025. The Unified Command will continue to evaluate environmental impacts and implement clean up techniques. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Margaret McBryde)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division operate a Mavic 3 Pro unmanned aerial system (UAS) and Skydio X10D unmanned ariel system (UAS) during Combined Resolve 25-02 on the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, May 5, 2025. Combined Resolve is part of the Army’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, which assesses the effectiveness of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial systems, as well as how force structure changes and current tactics align with emerging technologies. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Shot List: (00;00;05;00)- Title Card (00;00;05;00-00;00;45;04)- U.S. Soldiers operate Unmanned Ariel System (UAS) (00;00;45;05-00;01;16;17)- U.S. Soldiers operate a Skydio X10D unmanned aerial system

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during Combined Resolve 25-02 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, May 5, 2025. UAS operations support battlefield awareness and enable rapid decision-making in complex environments, reinforcing the Army’s shift toward adaptable, tech-driven formations. Combined Resolve is part of the Army’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, which assesses the effectiveness of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial systems, as well as how force structure changes and current tactics align with emerging technologies. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez) Shot list: 00:00:06:00- various Slow-motion shots of drones 00:01:17:04- U.S. Soldiers operating various drones (Mavic3, Parrot ANAFI drone and Skydio X10D)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 2025 B-Roll Package (Shots at 60 fps/slow motion) Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:33 | Sunrise from TUS 00:34 - 00:51 | Morning light from Memorial Display Room 00:52 - 03:01 | Sunrise time lapse at the Tomb with a Sentinel walking across the plaza. 03:02 - 05:52 | Changing of the guard. 05:53 - 09:13 | Relief commander enters the plaza and performs weapon inspection. 09:14 - 14:30 | Changing of the guard and sentinel leaving the plaza. 14:31 - 18:28 | Sentinel walking the mat in on the plaza. 18:29 - 20:15 | Sentinel walking the mat in on the plaza shot from above. 20:16 - 22:15 | Sentinel's shoes walking on the plaza/mat. 22:16 - 26:37 | Shots of the Tomb from different perspectives in and around the plaza. 26:38 - 27:30 | Wide shot of the Memorial Display Room from the press pit. 27:31 - 35:09 | Public Wreath Ceremony from the press pit. (U.S. Army Video by Jamie Mahon / Arlington National Cemetery)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 5th, 2025

250504-N-RO855-1022 PRAIA, Cabo Verde (May 4, 2025) - The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the U.S. Sixth Fleet Flagship, arrives in Praia, Cabo Verde in support Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote)

The Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing hosted a two-day resource fair for Airmen impacted by the planned divestment of the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft and the planned expansion of cyber at Warfield Air National Guard Base, May 1 and May 4, 2025. The event, which was held inside the A-10 Maintenance Hangar, brought together subject matter experts and representatives from career fields across the Wing to offer guidance and share opportunities with Airmen preparing for this major mission shift. Day one focused on engaging full-time personnel, while day two was tailored to support drill-status Guard members navigating the transition. (Video by U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region conduct aerial demonstrations during the JMSDF and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region, along with the stunt plane Whiskey Papa, an Extra EA 300L aircraft flown by Masahiro Utsumi, perform aerobatics and aerial demonstrations during the JMSDF and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 13th Brigade, Middle Army, fast rope from a UH-1 Iroquois during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025.The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Saul Hernandez)

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Fancy Drill Team from Hofu-Kita Air Base, Yamaguchi, Japan, perform a drill routine during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Saul Hernandez)

Yoshihide Muroya, an air race pilot with Lexus/Pathfinder Air Racing, performs an aerial demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano)

U.S. Army soldiers with Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, participate in a flyover for the parade celebrating the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence at Talsi, Latvia, May 4, 2025. Preparation for the flyover was conducted at Lielvārde air base, Latvia, before the parade and locals stopped by during refueling near Talsi. The Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence is also observed as a freedom celebration, with a military parade every year since 2012. U.S. presence in Latvia enhances combat readiness, ensuring U.S. forces can operate effectively alongside Latvian and NATO allies in diverse conditions. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rachel Hall)

U.S. Army Capt. Claudia Morin, a commander and pilot, and Staff Sgt. Jessey Colon, a platoon sergeant and crew chief with Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, speak about the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence at Lielvārde air base, Latvia, May 4, 2025. The Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence recognizes the restoration of the Latvian Republic in 1990. The U.S. remains committed to the NATO alliance and our Latvian allies. Latvia is clearly invested in its defense, and U.S. cooperation strengthens deterrence and security along NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Rachel Hall)

Members of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, participate in celebrating the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence in Talsi, Latvia, May 4, 2025. The Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence commemorates the declaration of the Latvian Republic by the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, which was part of the Soviet Union, on May 4, 1990. Latvia was officially recognized as an independent nation by the Soviet Union on Sept 6, 1991. The U.S. remains committed to the NATO alliance and our Latvian allies. Latvia is clearly invested in their defense and our cooperation strengthens deterrence and security along NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffrey R. Alexander, Chief of Staff of the Michigan Air National Guard, speaks about the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence in Talsi, Latvia, May 4, 2025. The Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence is also observed as a celebration of freedom, with a military parade held annually since 2012. U.S. presence in Latvia enhances combat readiness, ensuring U.S. forces can operate effectively alongside Latvian and NATO allies in diverse conditions. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)