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.

On this Pacific News: Top military leaders from 23 nations are gathering in Manila, Philippines for the 11th Annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, also known as PALS. The U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy and Royal Canadian Navy began the 31st exercise, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, Thailand 2025, also known as CARAT, with an opening ceremony in Sattahip, Thailand. U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Rotational Force Darwin are honing their combat marksmanship skills at Robertson Barracks in Australia.

U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to medium endurance cutter USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) moor the cutter and reunite with loved ones on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 9, 2025. The crew returned from a 73-day patrol during which they exercised partnerships with Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and New Zealand and sailed over 15,000 nautical miles. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)

b-roll of Southern California Wildfire Debris Removal mission cliffside operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command host a Relief and Appointment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., July 9, 2025. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. Goodyear relinquished his post as MCRC sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

A Coast Guard Station Freeport 45-foot Response Boat–Medium crew rescues five people from the water near Freeport, Texas July 9, 2025. The five boaters were safely removed from the water after their vessel capsized and were transported to the Bridge Bait Marina near Freeport. (U.S. Coast Guard video, courtesy of Air Station Corpus Christi)

PORTLAND PORT, England (July 9, 2025) Capt. Bill Williams, commodore, Mine Countermeasure Group 6, speaks during exercise Sea Breeze 2025 July 9, 2025. 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, EOD, dive operations, and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Sperle)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Philippine Marine Corps, and senior leaders with a shared interest in the security of the Indo-Pacific region take part in the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 9, 2025. Day two included panels, key leader engagements, and the official PALS dinner. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Andrew Herwig)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for July 9th, 2025

U.S. Soldiers, civilian employees and family members gathered at Caserma Ederle for the U.S. Army Garrison Italy change of command ceremony, featuring incoming Col. Vaughn D. Strong and outgoing Col. Scott W. Horrigan, in Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2025. The master of ceremonies, Mr. Randall W. Jackson, narrated the event, highlighting the history of the Garrison Italy and importance of this command transition. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, when military leaders would pass a baton, colors, standards, or insignias that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, ensuring unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Army Video by Davide Dalla Massara)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, salute for a production at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jonathan Rodriguez Pastrana and Lance Cpl. Pedro Rojas)

b-roll of USACE Southern California Wildfire Debris crews clearing the final FEMA-assigned parcel from the Pacific Coast Highway.

Waterway debris removal continues in Mitchell County, North Carolina July 8, 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, relinquishes command to incoming commander, U.S. Space Force James T. Horne III during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July, 8, 2025.

PORTLAND PORT, England (July 8, 2025) British Royal Navy Cmdr. Alasdair Magill, exercise control director, speaks during exercise Sea Breeze 2025 July 8, 2025. 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, EOD, dive operations, and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Sperle)

Crews continue the Personal Property Debris mission in Buncombe County, North Carolina June 29, 2025. More than 982,000 cubic yards of debris have been removed since work began in the county.

The AFWERX Refinery is a fast-paced innovation accelerator designed for Airmen and Guardians. Selected teams join a 2–6 week cohort where they receive mentorship, stakeholder connections, and a curriculum inspired by “lean startup” principles. Through expert guidance—from acquisition and sustainment advisors to policy and engineering experts—participants refine prototypes, build partnerships, and create a 6–12 month adoption plan ("flight plan"). Alumni continue to receive support post-program, ensuring hurdles are addressed during fielding. The goal: develop world-class innovators and transition tactical prototypes into operational use across the force. (U.S. Air Force video by Dennis Stewart)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for July 8th, 2025

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, salute for a production at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jonathan Rodriguez Pastrana and Lance Cpl. Pedro Rojas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nimwes Masang, a Palau native and legal services specialist with Headquarters and Services Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives remarks to fellow Palauans during Koa Moana 25 in Koror, Palau, July 9, 2025. Koa Moana 2025 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, salute for a production at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jonathan Rodriguez Pastrana and Lance Cpl. Pedro Rojas)

PORTLAND PORT, United Kingdom (July 7, 2025) - Sailors assigned to the Estonian Navy Sandown-class mine countermeasures (MCM) vessel ENS Sakala (M314), prepares a SeaFox for MCM training during Sea Breeze 25-2. 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 25-2 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)

In a discussion with Gene Morisani, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District Chief of the Construction Division, talks about the Construction Division's ongoing construction projects in Florida, which primarily focus on ecosystem restoration, coastal storm risk management, and navigation improvements that keep this well-oiled machine running.

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Philippine Marine Corps, and senior leaders with a shared interest in the security of the Indo-Pacific region take part in the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 8, 2025. Day 1 commenced with an opening ceremony followed by a presentation and panel on innovation and information, key leader engagements, a senior enlisted leaders program, and an icebreaker social event. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Indio Woods)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Philippine Marine Corps, and senior leaders with a shared interest in the security of the Indo-Pacific region take part in the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 8, 2025. Day 1 commenced with an opening ceremony followed by a presentation and panel on innovation and information, key leader engagements, a senior enlisted leaders program, and an icebreaker social event. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Andrew Herwig)

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division depart from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 7, 2025. 6th Marine Regiment is participating in a Service Level Training Exercise to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor "FEMA" Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Groff, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team support pilot, arrive at the José María Córdova Airport in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, July 7, 2025. To demonstrate the longstanding partnership between the United States and Colombia, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, will perform at the Colombia Feria Aeronáutica Internacional, or International Aeronautic Fair in English. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Hugo Delgado)

Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers conducted two successful search and rescue missions just nine days apart. This video, filmed during a July 7, 2025 rescue operation, shows an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crew member being lowered by hoist to assist an injured hiker and her companion near Decker Peak in Idaho. After the injured hiker was assessed by an Idaho Army National Guard medic, both hikers were successfully hoisted into the helicopter and transported to the Stanley, Idaho, airstrip, where they were transferred to a ground ambulance. This rescue, conducted at 10,100 feet, marks the highest elevation hoist rescue conducted by Idaho Army National Guardsmen this year and the second highest hoist rescue in the organization’s history.

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