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)

B-roll video showing debris removal efforts in the EFO-Palisades from May 6 to June 2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues working with local, state and federal partners to include FEMA, to support survivors impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. USACE photo by Justin Campfield.

At OTS, civilians and prior enlisted service members with college degrees undergo a rigorous 60-day training program, culminating in their commissioning as officers in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Damien Thomas)

Abrams main battle tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker infantry carriers, and Paladin howitzers depart Fort Cavazos, Texas, June 2, 2025, for Washington, D.C. The vehicles, joined by 1,800 Soldiers from III Armored Corps, will support the national parade celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday on June 14, which will highlight the service’s legacy, modern capabilities, and Soldiers’ commitment to the nation.

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Detachment returned to Arlington National Cemetery (AN)C as part of a limited reintegration of the Caisson back into funeral services. This reintegration insures a safe return to their duties of escorting our nation's heroes to their final resting place. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jacob Holmes)

Ranger Jim Merkley at Patoka Lake in Dubois, Indiana, discusses his role as a beekeeper at the lake and the importance of pollinators in nature.

In the latest edition of the Tinker Talks Podcast, Clayton Cummins sits down with Col. David McCollum. the Commander of the Civil Air Patrol Oklahoma Wing, McCollum, discusses how he and his team of volunteer members support the Sooner state.

U.S. Soldiers from across the South Korean Peninsula participate in a stress shoot a part of the annual Eigth Army Best Warrior Competition, on Ingman Range, Camp Casey, South Korea, June 2. The Eigth Army's Best Squad Competion recognizes the most elite squads that are made up of Soldiers who demonstrate the highest level of Esprit De Corps and showcase proficency in warrior combat skills. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Philemon Tan)

AMO Rescue: Fort Pierce Marine Unit rescues three individuals. Body cam footage edited for upload to DVIDS. Release: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/air-and-marine-operations-responds-offshore-plane-crash-rescues

NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) return to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The HSTCSG operated across U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, conducting combat operations in the Red Sea and exercises with NATO Allies. While deployed, HSTCSG completed more than 13,000 sorties and 25,000 flight hours, and the ships sailed over 240,000 nautical miles combined. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jahlena Riveraroyer)

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kevin Hastings provides insight into the Eighth Army’s Best Squad Competition on June 1, 2025, at Camp Casey, South Korea. The Eighth Army’s Best Squad Competition features a multitude of different fitness and combat-related events, including individual warrior tasks and squad battle drills. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joseph Liggio)

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) return to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The HSTCSG operated across U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, conducting combat operations in the Red Sea and exercises with NATO Allies. While deployed, HSTCSG completed more than 13,000 sorties and 25,000 flight hours, and the ships sailed over 240,000 nautical miles combined. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Troy Davis)

U.S. Marines attend the Nashville Superspeedway as part of Marine Week Nashville 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

Soldiers with the 1-172nd Cavalry Regiment and 186th Brigade Support Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Vermont Army National Guard, review various skills in preparation for a spur ride event during exercise Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 1, 2025. Spur rides are a right of passage for cavalry soldiers which tests their knowledge on skills necessary for their operations, earning them their spurs representing the soldiers’ commitment to excellence and dedication to their unit. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Theodosius Santalov)

Soldiers assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard's 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion perform a flyover before the Nashville Soccer Club game in Nashville, Tenn., May 31, 2025. The Tennessee National Guard was recognized multiple times throughout the event. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Kalina Hyche)

U.S. Airmen with the 156th Contingency Response Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, depart and arrive for Sentry North Exercise at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 31, 2025. Sentry North 2025 focused on operating in a contested environment with adversary aircraft, electronic jamming, and simulated surface-to-air threats, providing a premier joint training opportunity ensuring participating units are combat-ready and interoperable in operationally limited environments.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Eliezer Soto)

Behind every warfighter stands a warrior in Army Medicine—and at Irwin Army Community Hospital, those warriors wear the uniform with pride and purpose. "The Warriors Behind the Warfighters" is a tribute that premiered at the IACH Military Dining-In on May 31, 2025, to set the tone for the Year of the Warrior. As the 1st Infantry Division reflects on its singular mission to fight and win our nation’s wars, this video salutes the Soldiers who form the foundation of that readiness. Music title "Ignis" by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, joins Staff Noncommissioned Officers with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Marine Week Nashville for breakfast in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’, or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonard Smith III with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, is interviewed during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’, or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Marine Week Nashville prepare for a group photo at Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’, or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eugene Gray Payne IV, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 (HMLA-773) is interviewed during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’, or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 (HMLA-773) fly over the Nashville Superspeedway during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’, or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

Soldiers with the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Connecticut Army National Guard, establish fortified defenses while participating in a field exercise with the Hellenic Army during Immediate Response 25 in Greece, May 31, 2025. The field exercise allowed soldiers from both nations to share best practices for tactical engagement with an opposing force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Theodosius Santalov)

Soldiers with the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Connecticut Army National Guard, establish fortified defenses while participating in a field exercise with the Hellenic Army during Immediate Response 25 in Greece, May 31, 2025. The field exercise allowed soldiers from both nations to share best practices for tactical engagement with an opposing force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Theodosius Santalov)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade host a stress shoot on May 29, 2025, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, as part of 17th FAB Best By competition. The stress shoot challenged teams in their marksmanship skills with the M4s and M7s with limited ammo as part of the 17 FA BDE Best By Competition.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade participate in an obstacle course for the 17th FA BDE Best By Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 29, 2025. 17th FA BDE Soldiers scaled ladders, climbed ropes, crossed balance beams and swung across horizontal bars to test their physical strength and toughness. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elsi Delgado)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade paddle together on a river during the “Zodiac challenge” on May 28, 2025, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, as part of the 2025 Best By Competition. The event tested the Soldiers’ ability to communicate and synchronize as a team. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elsi Delgado)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade, participate in a Military Occupational Specialty event during the 7th FAB Best By competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 27, 2025. The soldiers practiced various tasks based on their MOS proficiency.

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade jumps into a pool during the Combat Water Survival Assessment (CWSA) while competing in the 17th FAB Best By competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 27, 2025. The 17 FA BDE Soldiers practiced armed diving, passing around a 10lb medicine ball, tread water, and swam 50 meters to prove their endurance. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elsi Delgado)