Testing their readiness to defend the Alliance’s eastern flank’ , NATO’s multinational battlegroup Estonia deployed alongside NATO Allies recently, for Exercise Bold Eagle. The seven-day exercise in Estonia challenged Estonian, French, Polish, UK and US forces’ readiness to navigate the complex, boggy landscape of the northern Baltics. Heavy armour, including the British Army Challenger 2 tanks – weighing over 60 tons – navigated the landscape, honing the critical mobility skills essential to Estonia’s defence. The UK-led NATO battlegroup is one of eight based along NATO’s eastern flank, demonstrating Allies’ resolve and readiness to defend Alliance territory and populations. Footage includes shots of British Army Challenger 2 tanks, Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and Estonian and UK infantry training in trench warfare. The soundbite is from Lt Sam Dulson, Platoon Commander, 7th Platoon, C Company, 1 Mercian, British Army.

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits, F-35A Lightning IIs, and F-22 Raptors conduct a flyover over the White House in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. The B-2s, F-22s, and F-35As are aircraft used as part of the strike package that carried out Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach & Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

Members of the 257th Army Band, District of Columbia National Guard, march past National Independence Day Parade attendees on Constitution Ave. in Washington July 4th, 2025, playing John Philip Sousa's "Corcoran Cadets March," a composition associated with D.C. National Guard heritage. The Band often supports District parades and the larger National Capital Region with an annual summer concert series. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)

The Utah National Guard's 97th Aviation Troop Command and the 145th Field Artillery Regiment kicked off the main event at the Stadium of Fire with a flyover and artillery fires at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, July 4, 2025. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden & Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber) #alwaysready #alwaysthere #utahnationalguard #army #nationalguard #citizensoldier #utah #armystrong

The Utah National Guard's 97th Aviation Troop Command and the 145th Field Artillery Regiment kicked off the main event at the Stadium of Fire with a flyover and artillery fires at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, July 4, 2025.#alwaysready #alwaysthere#utahnationalguard #army #nationalguard #citizensoldier #utah #armystrong

Airmen from the 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron perform a missile pull at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 3, 2025. Missile pulls are a routine part of maintenance operations to ensure the readiness, safety and reliability of the nation’s strategic deterrent. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

A promotional video highlights the upcoming 50th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia on October 26th 2025. With more than 30,000 runners, the Marine Corps Marathon, held annually, is recognized as “The People’s Marathon” and is organized by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. (Marine Corps Video by Tyler Harrison)

U.S. Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa participate in exercise Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland, June 13 - 27, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a recurring multinational training exercise between the U.S., U.K. and France to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. Finland hosted this iteration of the training series for the first time. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

U.S. military and civilian personnel respond to various scenarios during Exercise Jersey Dawn 25 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 28 – July 2, 2025. The exercise tested the units’ ability to maintain operations while responding to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman Francine D. Martin)

Crew members of USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) offload more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, July 2, 2025. The crews of HMCS William Hall (AOPV 433) and HNLMS Friesland (P-842) seized more than $20 million worth of cocaine and marijuana in four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Diana Sherbs)

Tech. Sgt. Release Party & 17th MSG Change of Command

On an early & drizzly morning just days before July 4th, a small army of Corps of Engineers QA specialists and contractors met in Canton, North Carolina, for the simple task of pouring a concrete slab. But this is no ordinary concrete placement. Once cured, the slab will serve as the foundation of the city’s temporary fire station, decimated by Hurricane Helene in late September. In a community surrounded on all sides by dense forests, a functional fire station is a must. Construction of the main fire station structure will begin mid-July.

Minot Air Force Base, N.D. — Airmen assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron participate in an integrated exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 2, 2025. Integrated exercises ensure security forces remain ready to protect critical assets and respond to real-world threats at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

250702-N-RC734-1058 PORTLAND PORT, United Kingdom (July 2, 2025) - Exercise participants stand watch in the Maritime Operations Center during Sea Breeze 2025-2. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2025-2 is focused on mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations, and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph M. Buliavac)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, U.S. Marines with VMM-162 support an anti-submarine warfare exercise during Atlantic Alliance 25 at Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, Virginia, July 2, 2025. Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from North Carolina to Maine, AA25 will showcase a range of dynamic events including force integration, air assault operations, bilateral reconnaissance, naval strait transits, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescues 2 children and 3 adults, Wednesday, after their 28-foot vessel became disabled, 30 miles west of Sanibel Island, Florida, July 2, 2025. Coast Guard Seventh District watchstanders were alerted about the distress through a Personal Locator Beacon activation around 2 a.m. (U.S. Coast Guard video)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles speaks to service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2025) The Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) provides fuel and supplies to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a replenishment at sea. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway executing Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the amphibious ready group’s ability to deliver combat power wherever the nation’s leadership requires, and is informed by U.S. Navy Fleet Commander requirements and assessment of ongoing operations around the globe. COMPTUEX is the Department of the Navy’s commitment to deliver highly capable, integrated naval forces to promote our nation’s prosperity and security, deter aggression and provide tailorable options to our nation’s leaders. COMPTUEX also allows the Navy to assess all aspects of prior readiness generation activities, which provides leaders information needed for process and resource allocation decisions for future warfighting development. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), in the Coral Sea, June 28, 2025. VBSS is part of the maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepare the M777 Howitzer to shoot during Atlantic Alliance 2025 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jadica Heinz.)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Gallion, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, speaks during an interview about Exercise Anatolian Eagle 25 at the 3rd Main Jet Base, Konya, Türkiye, July 1, 2025. AE 25 builds combat-credible forces ready to fight and win against advanced threats, ensuring air superiority remains decisively in U.S., Allied and partner hands. Through realistic multinational training, the 31st Fighter Wing enhances survivability, increases combat effectiveness and demonstrates that the U.S. and its Allies and partners are prepared to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and, if necessary, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

B-roll of the Buffalo District Cleveland West Pier repairs where the district is pouring concrete in sections of form work that will provide a better surface for recreation and stability for safe vessel navigation, Cleveland, Ohio, June 6, 2025. USACE is committed to ensuring this critical infrastructure continues to serve the nation and the Cleveland community. (U.S. Army video by Andre' M. Hampton)

The USNS Comfort crosses the Miraflores Locks in the Panama Canal following the conclusion of humanitarian efforts in Panama during Continuing Promise 25, July 1, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

PORTLAND, England (July 1, 2025) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 and Ukraine maneuver an unmanned underwater vehicle used for mine countermeasure operations during Sea Breeze 2025-2. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2025-2 is focused on mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations, and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Sperle)

Highlighting the TEC-U's new learning management system.

The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts a Change of Command ceremony for Col. Michael E. Zeigelhofer, the incoming brigade commander, on Cooper Field, Fort Hood, Texas, July 1, 2025. Change of Command symbolizes the transition of command from the outgoing to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hector Blanco)

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Department of State.

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the Department of State.

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing welcomed Col. Alfred Rosales as the new wing commander during a change of command ceremony July 1, 2025. Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, commander of the 16th Air Force (Air Force Cyber), presided over the ceremony as Col. Timothy Monroe, outgoing commander of the 319th RW, relinquished command and Rosales assumed command.

PORTLAND, England (July 1, 2025) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 drive a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during mine countermeasure operations as part of Sea Breeze 2025-2. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2025-2 is focused on mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations, and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Sperle)