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.

All Hands Morning Quarters for July 17th 2025

Athletes for Team Navy conduct wheelchair basketball training in preparation for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 16, 2025. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S Army Reserve video by Sgt. Cherish Little)

Athletes for Team U.S. Special Operations Command conduct wheelchair basketball training in preparation for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 16, 2025. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S Army Reserve video by Sgt. Cherish Little)

Competitors ruck and participate in a Bosnia and Herzegovina soldier task lane during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, in Little Orleans, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Christina Chang)

Colonel Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Martha Burkhead, Space Base Delta 1 Senior Enlisted Leader, answer the internet's burning Space Force related questions!

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers march to and form a kayak race and prepare for a bundle drop during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, at Hancock, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Kimberley Glazier)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate the Estonia lane, consisting of an ammo carry, rope burning and memory challenge, during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, at Hancock, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Kimberley Glazier)

Athletes from the Team Navy powerlifting group conduct bench press familiarization at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 16, 2025. Powerlifting event staff assisted each athlete measure and record each athlete’s bench press rack height for the upcoming event on July 18, 2025. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members, and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Pfc. Marley Kamara)

U.S. Army Soldiers competing in the 2025 United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Best Squad Competition participate in a multitude of combat related events, July 16, 2025, at Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii. E3B combines the testing for all three badges, Expert Infantry Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), and Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). The 2025 USARPAC Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers' physical and mental abilities through various tasks, aiming to build proficiency and recognize those who demonstrate mastery in their respective fields. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Egypt Johnson)

Gen. Christopher T. Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO Allied Land Command, conducts an opening press conference at the inaugural LANDEURO Conference in Wiesbaden, Germany on July 16, 2025. LANDEURO brings together industry and Allies to shape and accelerate industrial resilience, strengthening NATO’s force posture and reinforcing global deterrence. LANDEURO is the launchpad, and USAREUR-AF is the test bed for joint transformation.

On June 9, Soldiers from the 465th Transportation Company responded swiftly to a serious three-vehicle accident on Ohio’s Route 71, providing critical aid to injured civilians. Six Soldiers rendered first aid, triaged victims, extinguished a car fire, and maintained control of the scene until emergency responders arrived. SPC Luis Rodriguez performed lifesaving CPR on an unresponsive child, who regained consciousness before paramedics arrived. The Soldiers’ quick actions, discipline, and leadership exemplified Army Values and brought great credit to themselves and the U.S. Army.

The Training with Industry (TWI) program is a work-experience program to provide an extensive exposure to managerial techniques and industrial procedures within corporate America to competitively selected officers. The Army Acquisition Corps offers this assignment to highly motivated and skilled officers in the grade of O4-O5. Applicant backgrounds are matched up against desired and required skills of the specific companies. Training received is normally not available either through the military school system or civilian university system. To learn more about the TWI Program, visit https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/programs/aac-training-with-industry/.

U.S. Soldiers participate in the River Operations exercise on the Potomac River with their fellow competitors during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, in Little Orleans, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Non-commissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tom Lamb)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers march to and from a kayak race and prepare for a bundle drop during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, at Little Orleans, Maryland, and Sideling Hill State Park, Hancock, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. La Marr Patterson)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate in River Operations on the Potomac River and in State Partnership Program Lanes during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 16, 2025, in Little Orleans, Maryland. The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Andrew Crowl)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Pacific, compete in the USARPAC Best Squad Competition, July 16, 2025, Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. The competition features a multitude of different fitness and combat related events ranging from the Army Combat Fitness Test and various weapons lanes, to a strenuous 12-mile foot march and detailed individual warrior tasks and squad battle drills. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Alvin Conley)

250716-N-JA925-1003 NAPLES, Italy (July 16, 2025) - AFN Naples interview with retired U.S. Navy Capt. Dan Cornwell highlighting the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy ceremony in honor of the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chance Hanson)

250716-N-JA925-1004 NAPLES, Italy (July 16, 2025) - AFN Naples video highlighting the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy ceremony in honor of the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chance Hanson)

U.S. Army Pacific foreign partners and allies are briefed by 25th Infantry Division Soldiers on how contestants in the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition will be graded on their ability to call for a nine-line medical evacuation, July 16, 2025, Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The week-long best squad competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. The competition features a multitude of different fitness and combat related events ranging from the Army Combat Fitness Test and various weapons lanes, to a strenuous 12-mile foot march and detailed individual warrior tasks and squad battle drills. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Alvin Conley)

U.S. Army Soldiers from across the Pacific participate in the Expert Infantryman, Soldier, and Field Medical Badge (E3B) Lanes during the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition, July 16, 2025, Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. The competition features a multitude of different fitness and combat related events ranging from the Army Combat Fitness Test and various weapons lanes, to a strenuous 12-mile foot march and detailed individual warrior tasks and squad battle drills. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Abreanna Goodrich)

U.S. Army Soldiers from across the Pacific conduct military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) as part of the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition, July 16, 2025, Wahiawa, Hawaii. This week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Abreanna Goodrich)

U.S. Army Soldiers from across the Pacific conduct movement to South Range as part of the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition, July 16, 2025, Wahiawa, Hawaii. This week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Abreanna Goodrich)

U.S. Army Soldiers disassemble and reassemble weapons during the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition, July 16, 2025, Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. The competition features a multitude of different fitness and combat related events ranging from the Army Combat Fitness Test and various weapons lanes, to a strenuous 12-mile foot march and detailed individual warrior tasks and squad battle drills. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Justin Hicks)

Athletes from Team Air Force receive uniforms for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 15, 2025, at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Rayno)

Athletes from Team U.S. Special Operations Command receive uniforms for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 15, 2025, at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Rayno)

Athletes from Team Army receive uniforms for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 15, 2025, at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Rayno)

Athletes from Team Marine Corps receive uniforms for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 15, 2025, at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The DoD Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The nine-day event is composed of 175 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events July 18-26, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Rayno)

Japanese amphibious assault vehicles from 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment land on the beach in Queensland, Australia on July 15, 2025. Members of the regiment have been living and training with Australian Soldiers, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Sailors for the past several days as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Army U.S. Army video by Master Sgt. Matthew Keeler)