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)

1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard explores Churchill Downs, KY, home of the Kentucky Derby, on May 1, 2025. For the first time, a U.S. Army infantry division will perform during the Kentucky Derby in celebration of the U.S. Army's upcoming 250th Anniversary. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tyler Selige)

U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) Master Gunnery Sgt. John Canalles, speaks about his experience at Modern Day Marine 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elijah Robbins, an instructor assigned to The Basic School at Quantico, Virgina, speaks about his experience at Modern Day Marine 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Galvan, assigned to the Marine Corps Warfighting Labatory, speaks about the benefits of attending Modern Day Marine 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, 21st Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps, speaks about the importance of religious and spiritual fitness and different ways on how leadership can support it. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

The audio is a hoax Mayday call received by Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) and Sector North Carolina seek the public’s assistance with locating the individual responsible for making multiple false distress calls that are originating from the Wilmington, North Carolina area. (U.S. Coast Guard audio courtesy of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.)

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot at the Department of State.

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 1st, 2025

The 555th Fighter Squadron participates in Combat Archer U.K. at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 8-18, 2025. Combat Archer is the air-to-air element of the six-element Combat Weapons System Evaluation Program that is conducted to prepare and evaluate operational fighter squadrons’ readiness for combat operations. This was the 555 FS’s first time participating in the European iteration, which is typically only offered in the U.S., saving millions of dollars in transportation costs while providing the same lethal training to pilots and support crews. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Charlee Guillaume)

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Road to Drill Broadcast for May 2025

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Modern Day Marine 2025 comes to an end with closing remarks from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and an awards ceremony for the winners of the Commandant’s Cup Wargaming Tournament, at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield and Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith)

U.S. Navy Adm. James W. Kilby, Chief of Naval Operations (Acting), gives his remarks during the State of the United States Navy panel at Modern Day Marine 2025, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025. This three-day event brings together representatives from the military, industry, and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the Corps. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen and Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics; Lt. Gen. Jered Helwig, Deputy Commander, US TRANSCOM; Ms. Erica Plath, ASN (RDA), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Sustainment; and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dion D. English, Moderator, give their remarks during the Distribution Methods in Contested Spaces panel at Modern Day Marine 2025, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen and Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Hoewing, Director, Aviation Combat Element Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration; Col. Scott Cuomo, commanding officer of Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico; Col. Joseph Garaux, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2 and Col. Caleb Hyatt, commanding officer of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, give their remarks during the “UAS Symposium Outbrief” panel at Modern Day Marine 2025, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen and Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, gives his remarks during the State of the Marine Corps panel at Modern Day Marine 2025, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen and Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

3mo baby Physical Therapy demonstration.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William Chinchar, an infantry officer with Training and Education Command, speaks about the importance of technology education and how it will enhance Marines to broaden their skill sets. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz) Footage color space is Canon Cinema Gamut, and footage gamma is Canon Log 2.

B-roll package of the III Armored Corps Retreat Ceremony held at Fort Cavazos, Texas, April 30.

Crew members aboard USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902) offload 59 bales of illicit drugs worth more than $12 million at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 30, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crew of USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul and their embarked Navy helicopter and Coast Guard law enforcement detachments. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Walker)

TY25 NJARNG Best Warrior Competition – Range 28A, 29A & 34 Zero and Qual 30 April 2025. (Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)

TY25 NJARNG Best Warrior Competition – Range 34 Zero and Qual 30 April 2025. (Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)

TY25 NJARNG Best Warrior Competition – Range 34 Zero and Qual 30 April 2025. (Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)

TY25 NJARNG Best Warrior Competition – Range 29A Zero and Qual 30 April 2025. (Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)

U.S. Marines attend Modern Day Marine 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., April 30, 2025. Modern Day Marine is a military exposition exclusively organized for the Marine Corps to showcase the newest technology and warfighting innovations from amphibious assault vehicles to drones and more. Footage color space is Canon Cinema Gamut, footage gamma is Canon Log 2. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

Maneuver Center of Excellence and Maneuver Support Center of Excellence TRADOC Soldiers participate in the modified expert physical fitness assessment during the Best Squad Competition on April 30 at Fort Eustis, VA. Day three of the TRADOC Best Squad Competition starts with a modified expert physical fitness assessment. The TRADOC Best Squad will complete on May 1, with the winners representing TRADOC at the Army Best Squad Competition in September 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bree-Ann Ramos-Clifton)

U.S. Army Spc. Angel Ibarra from Maneuvers Center of Excellence conducts an interview during the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Best Squad competition at Fort Langley-Eustis, VA, April 30, 2025. On Day 3 of the TRADOC Best Squad competition, participants endured the modified expert physical fitness assessment that included running two miles, moving heavy sandbags, carrying water cans, and low crawling.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Connor Holden from Maneuvers Center of Excellence conducts an interview during the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Best Squad competition at Fort Langley-Eustis, VA, April 30, 2025. On Day 3 of the TRADOC Best Squad competition, participants endured the modified expert physical fitness assessment that included running two miles, moving heavy sandbags, carrying water cans, and low crawling.