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)

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)

The Wings Over Wayne Open House practice day takes place at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 2, 2025. The event, open exclusively to military families, served as a rehearsal for the Wings Over Wayne Open House scheduled May 3 and 4 2025. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman Holly Leonard and Airman 1st Class Rebecca Tierney)

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)

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

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team and 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), conduct cold-load training and elevator drills in preparation for Mountain Peak on Fort Drum, New York, May 2, 2025. The training was held to practice the operations that will take place during the Mountain Peak exercise, further building better teamwork, and joint arms cohesion between units. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Samuel Bonney)

1st Sgt. Adam Miller, outgoing senior enlisted advisor of the Mountain Reception Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (LI), relinquishes responsibility to 1st Sgt. Danielle Snow, incoming senior enlisted advisor of the MRC, during a change of responsibility ceremony on Fort Drum, New York, May 2, 2025. The change of responsibility ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing senior enlisted advisor to the incoming senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Savannah Olvera)

The latest episode of the Tinker Talks podcast dives into the critical world of military law with Col. Janet Eberle, the Staff Judge Advocate for the 72nd Air Base Wing. With decades of service in the Air Force and a sharp legal mind, Col. Eberle offers listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how justice and readiness go hand-in-hand on base and beyond. Eberle discusses her career in the Air Force and shares how the legal profession plays a vital role in maintaining good order and discipline across the force. She also breaks down what happens when an Airman is charged with an offense off base and how jurisdiction is determined. She also explains the differences between military and civilian justice systems, providing a clear picture of how court-martial proceedings differ from civilian trials. Legal Assistance Readiness Week, a dedicated effort to provide legal services that support Airmen’s personal readiness—from powers of attorney and wills to notary services and more.

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)

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)

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

Weapons display at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) press conference with law enforcement partners to highlight DHS and interagency efforts regarding interdictions of southbound firearms.

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 2nd, 2025

Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates the Army's 250th milestone with a 250-Mile Ruck March from Camp Roberts in San Miguel to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California, from May 7-11, 2025. This is a multi-component partnership and public are welcome to join the march and ceremonies.

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.)

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at Thursday's event. The 188th Wing hosted the Guatemalan Chief of Defense as part of the Arkansas National Guard State Partnership Program on May 1, 2025. After the delegation arrived in their helicopters, three members of the 188th Civil Engineer Squadron gave them a ride in their tactical, off-road vehicles designed for rapid deployment, personnel transport, and light cargo movement. The delegation was transported onto Ebbing Air National Guard Base, where they received briefings about the 188th Wing mission.

The 188th Wing hosted the Guatemalan Chief of Defense as part of the Arkansas National Guard State Partnership Program on May 1, 2025. Three members of the 188th Civil Engineer Squadron picked up the delegation in their tactical, off-road vehicles designed for rapid deployment, personnel transport, and light cargo movement.

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)

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

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)