U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Dental Squadron perform tooth extraction surgery at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan 13, 2026. The 86th DS conducts oral surgical procedures consisting of oral assessments, tooth extraction and cleanings to ensure mission readiness in our Airmen. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Capt. R. “Zwitsal” Jan Belzen, Operational Healthcare Unit section lead and U.S. Air Force Maj. Maria Cruz-Fehr, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, give interviews during a subject matter exchange event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 6-9, 2026. The exchange provided an opportunity for medical personnel to compare capabilities to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force military personnel assigned to Operational Healthcare Unit attend a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 6-9, 2026. The exchange focused on sharing aeromedical evacuation procedures to enhance interoperability and strengthen medical readiness in support of Allied operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center perform photorefractive keratectomy eye surgery at LRMC, Germany, Feb. 4, 2026. PRK is a safe, outpatient laser eye surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by permanently reshaping the surface of the cornea. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — Luke Days 2026 is coming soon! Get ready for an exciting air show featuring thrilling flight demonstrations, static displays, and family-friendly activities. Stay tuned as Luke Air Force Base officially announces the dates for this highly anticipated event. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience celebrating Air Force airpower and the future of aviation excellence. (U.S. Air Force video by [Daniel Eby]/Released)

42 Bistro the new campus style dining venue opened on Fort Hood February 18, 2026. The new dining venue is a completely new way to deliver food to Soldiers and is the first of it's kind to open for the United States Army. (U.S Army video by Spc. Bowden Drake-Deese)

42 Bistro the new campus style dining venue opened on Fort Hood February 18, 2026. The new dining venue is a completely new way to deliver food to Soldiers and is the first of it's kind to open for the United States Army. (U.S Army video by Spc. Bowden Drake-Deese)

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition started on Feb. 17, 2026 in Huntsville, AL., Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers will compete for the top warfighter while showcasing their agility, adaptability, and lethality as they adapt to the evolving modern battlefield. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Brandon Perry)

The U.S. Army Best Drone Warrior Competition started on Feb. 17, 2026 in Huntsville, AL., Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers will compete for the top warrior while showcasing their agility, adaptability, and lethality as they adapt to the evolving modern battlefield. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)

The inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition began on Feb. 17 in Huntsville, AL. This competition highlights the Army’s elite drone operators — trained to be lethal, adaptable, and ready for global operations — proving the readiness of our combat formations and emphasizing T2COM’s work to transform how the Army generates and delivers war-winning capability. The Aviation Center of Excellence is the Army’s hub for developing aviation warfighting capability — where aviators, aircrew, and unmanned aircraft operators are trained, tested, and prepared to operate in complex, contested environments worldwide. AVCOE integrates doctrine, training, leader development, and modernization to ensure aviation formations remain lethal, adaptive, and synchronized with multi-domain operations. The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition reflects this mission in action. More than a contest, it validates the Army’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and sharpening the most capable unmanned aircraft operators in the force. Competitors demonstrate technical mastery, tactical judgment, and integration within combat formations — proving that U.S. Army drone operators are lethal, disciplined, and ready to fight globally.

The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition started on Feb. 17, 2026 in Huntsville, AL., Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers will compete for the top warfighter while showcasing their agility, adaptability, and lethality as they adapt to the evolving modern battlefield. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Tien Dat Ngo)

The U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition started on Feb. 17, 2026 in Huntsville, AL., Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers will compete for the top warfighter while showcasing their agility, adaptability, and lethality as they adapt to the evolving modern battlefield. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force participate in the Lethality Through Leadership Seminar at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11-12, 2026. The seminar was hosted for mid-level leaders from I MEF to enhance small-unit leadership and reinforce the importance of discipline and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)

Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Eleven male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions, 4 on the first vessel in the Eastern Pacific, 4 on the second vessel in the Eastern Pacific, and 3 on the third vessel in the Caribbean. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

Mississippi National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia discuss their motivation for service during the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 2026. Approximately 2,600 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Renee Crugnale)

This video showcases a C-17 Globemaster III delivering a Valar Atomics Ward250 reactor to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2026. This initiative reinforces the base’s commitment to sustainable technological innovation and secures the Department of War’s efforts in nuclear mobility. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Kassandra Karel)

The aircrew of the Astoria based MH-60T Jayhawk: 6046, complete the hoist of two individuals near Lake Cushman, WA, Feb. 15, 2026. Both patients were transferred to EMS at Olympia Regional Airport. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Station Astoria)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a joint press availability with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, Slovakia

Social media reel of operations on USS DONAD COOK.

Meet the faces behind the mission Proud to spotlight the dedicated Underway Replenishment #FearlessWarriors on USS DONALD COOK.

Emergency Management Airmen and fire fighters from five organizations gathered at Goldwater ANGB to sharpen their skills when responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats. (US Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)

Arkansas National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Brigade conduct patrol operations in and around Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2026. About 2,750 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (Arkansas Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Jake Bailey)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Flight at March Air Reserve Base, California, support loading operations of a next-generation nuclear reactor onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of Operation Windlord Feb. 15, 2026. The mission was conducted in coordination with Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and the 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The aircraft transported the reactor to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in support of a Department of War and Department of Energy partnership focused on nuclear energy testing and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force video by Wendy Day)