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)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Dopemerescue, 1st squad leader with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, speak about the significance of Fleet Week New York 2025 in New York City, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez).

USS New York (LPD 21), USS Oakhill (LSD 51), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), Bay-class cutter USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) and the HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434), a Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel, assigned to Fleet Week New York sail into the Hudson River, New York City, May 21, 2025. America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2025) U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) transits into Los Angeles during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 21, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robert Haggard)

USS New York (LPD 21) docks at Pier 88 during Fleet Week 2025 in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Yvonne Iwae and Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 7th Engineer Brigade complete a barge transportation operation supporting Saber Guardian 25 in Passau, Bayern, Germany, May 21, 2025. River vessels provide the U.S. Army a tactical advantage by using waterways instead of standard air, rail or linehaul methods. 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 Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

U.S. Soldiers rapel from a UH-60 Blackhawk at Air Assault School at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 21, 2025. During the course, students train and are evaluated on combat assault, sling loads, rappelling, physical fitness, and various other critical skills. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Kyle Kimble)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 21st, 2025.

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division participate in a rehearsal for the Division Review in support of All American Week, May 21, 2025, on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. All American Week consists of many sporting events, a memorial ceremony, 10-miler, family fun run, 34-foot tower, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and concludes with the Division’s pass in review to celebrate America’s Guard of Honor’s culture and legacy. (U.S. Army B-roll package by Staff Sgt. Donte Shelton)

III Armored Corps conducts railhead operations, May 21, 2025 at Fort Cavazos, Texas. This railhead operation is in preparation for the Army's 250th Birthday parade in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jose Escamilla/III Armored Corps)

U.S. Army Col. Kamil Sztalkoper speaks about the III Armored Corps railhead operations, May 21, 2025 at Fort Cavazos, Texas. This railhead operation is in preparation for the Army's 250th Birthday parade in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, showcase a CH-53K King Stallion as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, at Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, May 21, 2025. America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas.(U.S. Marine Corps video taken by LCpl. Matthew McDonnell)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josiah Parker, a geospatial intelligence specialist, speaks about the significance of being in the Marine Corps for its 250th year anniversary during Fleet Week 2025 in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Yvonne Iwae)

Mr. Keith Guarino and Mrs. Karla Garcia, Perth Amboy High School administrators, speak about the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 Aviation Expo at Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, May 21, 2025. America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, showcase a CH-53K King Stallion as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, at Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, May 21, 2025. America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

The Parade of Ships with U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and the Royal Canadian Navy enters New York City, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez).

Service members from several United Nations Command states join for a multi-day law conference at Dragon Hill Lodge in U.S. Army Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, May 21-22, 2025. U.S. Army Col. Tony Kim, the judge advocate for United Nations Command, helped facilitate the event as the senior coordinator and advisor to the event. The conference highlighted several historic and hot topic law discussions regarding sovereignty, armistice agreements, and diplomatic roles in multinational functions. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Joshua Holladay)

U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division trade punches in the ring during the All American Week boxing tournament at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. The tournament highlights the toughness, discipline, and fighting spirit that define America’s premier airborne force. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Shawn Richardson)

Service members from several United Nations Command states join for a multi-day law conference at Dragon Hill Lodge in U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea, May 21-22, 2025. The conference highlighted several historic and hot topic law discussions regarding sovereignty, armistice agreements, and diplomatic roles in multinational functions. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Joshua Holladay)

U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division trade punches in the ring during the All American Week boxing tournament at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. The tournament highlights the toughness, discipline, and fighting spirit that define America’s premier airborne force.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One, install mooring anchors and containment buoys around the USS Arizona Memorial May 20. The U.S. Navy is installing this equipment as a precautionary measure and in preparation for the upcoming removal of two mooring platforms constructed on the hull of the sunken battleship.

B Roll package of the Bilateral Demonstration held during Misawa's 2025 Police Week.

U.S. Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., compete in the Strongman Competition on May 20, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services held the competition, consisting of a series of events meant to showcase strength, to promote camaraderie and cohesion and to raise money for unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division participate in the 'Strongest All American' Weightlifting Competition during All American Week 2025 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 20, 2024. All American Week gives Paratroopers, past and present, a chance to celebrate their service in America’s Guard of Honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Strongest All American competition showcases Paratroopers’ weightlifting abilities during All American Week 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jadyn Merritt)

Family members of the 82nd Airborne Division take part in the Family Fun Run during All American Week 2025 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 20, 2025. All American Week gives Paratroopers, Veterans, and Families a chance to celebrate the proud history and airborne future of the Division. The week is an annual milestone for the Division as it honors the Paratroopers who built the legacy of the 82nd Airborne, starting with the Division Run and concluding with a pass in review. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone)

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division participate in Command Post Exercise III on Fort Carson, Colorado, May 20, 2025. The training focused on enhancing readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Army Video by Pfc. Aysia Hightree)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment compete in a squad physical training competition during Dragoon Week on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, May 20, 2025. Held annually, Dragoon Week celebrates the proud heritage and enduring readiness of 2CR, the U.S. Army’s longest continuously serving cavalry regiment. Through physical competitions, tactical challenges, and community engagement, 2CR reaffirms its commitment to being “Forged for War.” (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Brent Lee) Runtime: 00;01;28;13 00:06- U.S. Soldiers do push ups while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 00:15- U.S. Soldiers do push ups and kettlebell holds while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 00:28- U.S. Soldiers do push ups and kettlebell holds while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 00:38- U.S. Soldiers do burpees while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 00:50- U.S. Soldiers take turns doing lunges with a kettlebell while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 01:03- U.S. Soldiers compete in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 01:11- U.S. Soldiers run a lap as they carry kettlebells while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 01:19- U.S. Soldiers run a lap as they carry kettlebells while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week. 01:28- U.S. Soldiers cheer on their teammates while competing in the physical fitness challenge during Dragoon week.

Lieutenant Vebjorn Svendsen, Executive Officer for Calvary Company of Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord in the Norwegian Army, discusses the training his soldiers and conscripts experience during Swift Response, a supporting exercise of DEFENDER 25, in Bardufoss, Norway May 13 - 16 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 Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tobey and SFC Jeff VanWey) (00:12) Broad description of Norwegian role in Swift Response (01:40) Conscripts experience (03:07) Planning Process and Nato Standards (04:31) Importance of Nato Interoperability (05:08) Training Impact on Norwegians and Nato Allies (06:32) Importance of Cold Weather Combat Training (07:14) Witnessing the size of the Nato Coalition (07:55) Reassurance of the Joint Capabilities of Nato Coalition (08:36) Nato has Everyone’s Back (09:11) I’m A Defender

Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division participate in a Command Post Exercise May 20, 2025, at Fort Carson, Colorado. CPX's allow training between different units and headquarters, ensuring smooth information flow and effective decision-making.