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)

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)

Every year JROTC cadets from across the country are nominated by their commands to attend the JROTC National Drill Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla. Cadets participate in armed/unarmed regulation, exhibition, color guard, and solo routines while being judged by Drill Sergeants. Interview Time Stamps 5:49 Army JROTC Cadet Julian Martinez, Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio, Texas 6:35 Army JROTC Cadet Jack Miller, Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth, Kan. Army JROTC cadets participated in the Army JROTC National Drill Championship May 2, 2025. 1st Place Armed: Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio, Texas 2nd Place Armed: Sam Houston MSTC, Houston, Texas 1st Place Unarmed: Theodore Roosevelt High School, San Antonio, Texas 2nd Place Unarmed: Winston Churchill High School, San Antonio, Texas The All-Service National Drill Championship was held May 3-4, 2025. Division One Unarmed 1st Place Flour Bluff High School, Corpus Christi, Texas 2nd Place Francis Lewis High School, Fresh Meadows, N.Y., Army JROTC Division One Armed 1st Francis Lewis High School, Fresh Meadows, N.Y. 2nd Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio, Texas

An overflight displays the affected area of marsh environment near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana on May 3, 2025. A safety zone has been enacted in the area and boom has been placed to contain the released product. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

The Wings Over Wayne open house 2025 gave civilians the opportunity to see the U.S. Air Force's capabilities in action. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird's performance and the science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities were the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force Video by Staff Sergeant David Lynn, Senior Airman Leighton Lucero and Airman 1st Class Rebecca Tierney)

A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots past and present from the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, gathered for a Legacy Day at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport, Maryland, Saturday May 3rd, 2025. The pilots, crew chiefs, and family members met to swap stories, fellowship, and enjoy an aerial display by current pilots.

1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard (1IDCGMCG) attends the Kentucky Derby to perform the Passing of the Colors, on May 3, 2025. This is the first year that U.S. Army horses have been invited to perform on track grounds since the Derby’s beginnings in 1875. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tyler Selige)

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing respond to an alert call during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 3, 2025. Air Mobility Command generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling to support global operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)

U.S. Air Force fire fighters, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training event at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, May 3, 2025. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios they may experience, ensuring Airmen are fully trained, qualified, prepared and ready to deploy world-wide, at all times. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Camren Ray)

Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gina Gallia)

U.S. Soldiers conduct care under fire during the final test of Combat Lifesaver training at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 3, 2025. This course strengthens Soldiers' ability to perform tactical medical procedures under combat conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. David Thomson)

Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing respond to an alert during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 3, 2025. Airmen of the 6th ARW and 927th ARW regularly exercise and validate capabilities through inspections to maintain a safe, secure, effective, and ready force. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)

Crew members aboard USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) offload more than 5,300 pounds of illicit narcotics worth an estimated value of $14.1 million at Base Miami Beach, May 2, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crews of USCGC Diligence (WMEC 616) and HNLMS Groningen with an embarked Coast Guard law enforcement detachment. (U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 2nd class Eric Rodriguez)

An overflight displays the affected area of marsh environment near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana on May 2, 2025. A safety zone has been enacted in the area and boom has been placed to contain the released product. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

U.S. Air Force 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen participate in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 2, 2025. The 6th AMXS maintains and provides quality aircraft, aerospace ground equipment and munitions for the 6th Air Refueling Wing, enhancing operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)

Meet the Honorable Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, in a one on one interview.

Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel KC-135 Stratotankers during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 2, 2025. The KC-135 is equipped to execute strategic air refueling in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)

The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 151st running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. It is held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Tyler Selige)

U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force personnel attend the Joint Parachute Operational Mishap Preventative Orientation Course Enhanced (POMPOC-E) April 28 - May 2, 2025, at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah, Georgia and the Plantation Airpark, Sylvania, Georgia. The course, hosted by the Georgia Army National Guard State Safety Office, trained airborne personnel, riggers, jumpmasters, safety officers, and commanders from U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S. Army and Air National Guard units on safely conducting airborne operations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Nia Thompson)

An aircrew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles hoist a 54-year-old male experiencing stroke like symptoms from the cruise ship Norwegian Bliss near Cape Flattery, WA, May 5, 2025. Air Station Port Angeles is the oldest continuously operating air station in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Station Port Angeles)

U.S. Army Col. Margaret Stick, commander of the 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade, speaks about the AH-64 Apache training at Camp Ādaži, Latvia, May 02, 2025. Aviation assets from the Combat Aviation Brigade serve as a significant force multiplier for Latvia and NATO, providing the capability to move troops quickly, deliver firepower precisely, and respond flexibly across varied terrain. In a high-threat environment, this agility is essential for deterring aggression and defending forward. 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)

U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, conduct training at Camp Ādaži, Latvia, May 02, 2025. AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, along with UH-60 Blackhawks deploy for air assault and medevac missions while providing reconnaissance, close combat support, troop movement and logistical supply, which are all critical for supporting both defensive and rapid-response operations globally. The U.S. remains committed to the NATO alliance and our Latvian allies. Latvia’s investment in its defense and cooperation with the U.S. strengthens deterrence and security along NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

U.S. Army soldiers with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, supporting Task Force Iron, prepare AH-64 Apache helicopters for a live-fire exercise at Lielvārde air base, Latvia, May 2, 2025. The Apache helicopters then flew to Camp Ādaži and displayed the AH-64’s precision and lethality by engaging multiple targets during an operational capabilities demonstration. Task Force Iron's mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent to increase lethality while strengthening partnerships with our NATO allies and regional security partners. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rachel Hall)

U.S. Army 1st lieutenant Shane Hickman, a Platoon Leader and Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Howard, an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer with Charlie Company, 1-501 Attack Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division speak about the AH-64 Apache training at Lielvārde air base, Latvia, May 02, 2025. Aviation assets from the Combat Aviation Brigade serve as a significant force multiplier for Latvia and NATO, providing the capability to move troops quickly, deliver firepower precisely, and respond flexibly across varied terrain. In a high-threat environment, this agility is essential for deterring aggression and defending forward. 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)

B-roll U.S. Soldiers assigned to Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct their Table VI qualification on M777A2 howitzer on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, May 2, 2025. In the section-level certification, Soldiers from “Archer” battery trained to destroy, defeat, or disrupt the enemy with integrated fires and enable maneuver commanders to dominate in unified land operations. Shot List: 00;00;05;00- Title Card (00;00;05;00-00;00;09;26)- Soldiers next to M777A2 howitzer (00;00;09;27-00’00;15;25)- Team lead instructing Soldiers (00;00;15;26-00;00;28;05)- A Soldier prepares and stages high explosive projectile rounds (00;00;28;06-00;01;30;22)- Soldiers fire a M777A2 towed 155mm howitzer

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, perform breaching and clearing techniques during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2025. Marines execute this training to improve mission readiness and prepare for future operations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, perform breaching and clearing techniques during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2025. Marines execute this training to improve mission readiness and prepare for future operations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, perform breaching and clearing techniques during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2025. Marines execute this training to improve mission readiness and prepare for future operations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)