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)

Members of the Army Corps of Engineer’s Forward Engineer Support Team – Advance (FEST-A) out of New York, receive a tour of the water treatment facilities around Colón, Panama on May 13, 2025. FEST-A is conducting infrastructure assessments in coordination with the city of Colón to help build upon the expanded partnership initiatives between Panama and the United States. (U.S. Army video by Major Jason Elmore/Released)

Six teams of five competitors execute an AT4 range and a maneuver under fire lane during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 13, 2025. The winners of the best squad competition will advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August. The competition tests squad proficiency in warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined, and fit squad– while demonstrating a commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw)

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct an integrated Joint Forcible Entry training exercise for Swift Response 25 during DEFENDER 25 in Norway, May 13, 2025. The JFE emphasized the Division's ability to demonstrate its rapid deployment capabilities, joint interoperability, and operational readiness alongside NATO allies. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Terry Vongsouthi)

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct an integrated Joint Forcible Entry training exercise alongside Norwegian and Hungarian soldiers for Swift Response 25 during DEFENDER 25 in Norway, May 13, 2025. The JFE emphasized the Division's ability to demonstrate its rapid deployment capabilities, joint interoperability, and operational readiness alongside NATO allies. 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 photo by Sgt. Devyn Adams)

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct an integrated Joint Forcible Entry training exercise for Swift Response 25 during DEFENDER 25 in Norway, May 13, 2025. The JFE emphasized the Division's ability to demonstrate its rapid deployment capabilities, joint interoperability, and operational readiness alongside NATO allies. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Terry Vongsouthi)

U.S. Army Paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, along with Hungarian and Norwegian paratroopers, conduct integrated Joint Force Entry training in Bardufoss, Norway May 13, 2025 during Swift Response, a supporting exercise of DEFENDER 25. 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. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff VanWey)

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft during a Joint Forcible Entry mission supporting Swift Response 2025 on the Liberty Drop Zone, Norway May 12, 2025. The Airdrop took place as part of exercise Swift Response 2025, which provided tactical and strategic airlift support, exercising the ability of the U.S. and allied airborne forces to operate together as a high-readiness team. 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 Pfc. Jadyn Merritt)

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.

Will McNutt, the senior G3 exercise coordinator, 10th Mountain Division (LI), speaks about his role as the planning and execution coordinator of Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 13, 2025. The exercise provides 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers with realistic, home-station training in large-scale combat operations as they prepare for an upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

Will McNutt, the senior G3 exercise coordinator, 10th Mountain Division (LI), speaks about his role as the planning and execution coordinator of Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 13, 2025. The exercise provides 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers with realistic, home-station training in large-scale combat operations as they prepare for an upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

Will McNutt, the senior G3 exercise coordinator, 10th Mountain Division (LI), speaks about his role as the planning and execution coordinator of Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 13, 2025. The exercise provides 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers with realistic, home-station training in large-scale combat operations as they prepare for an upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

Six teams of five competitors from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 41 Field Artillery, and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade complete the obstacle course during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 13, 2025. This obstacle course was designed to test individual and team physical readiness. Scores were based on physical abilities and timeliness to determine who may advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) -Shot List- 00:00 - 00:06 Slate 00:06 - 03:18 U.S. Soldiers conduct the obstacle course

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment complete the obstacle course during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 13, 2025. This obstacle course was designed to test individual and team physical readiness. Scores were based on physical abilities and timeliness to determine who may advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August.

The Minnesota National Guard's Army Chief Warrant Officer Nick Baum talks about his unit's efforts to assist in fighting the Camp House Wildfire near Brimson, Minnesota, May 13, 2025. Currently the Camp House, Jenkins Creek, and Munger Shaw Wildfires are burning North of Duluth, Minnesota, spreading across nearly 20,000 acres. Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to support local authorities adding more that 20 Airmen and Soldiers, three UH-60 Blackhawk and one CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and two fueling trucks to the overall effort. (B-roll video by Staff Sgt. Jordan Newbanks and Tony Housey; Interview by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper)

Will McNutt, the senior G3 exercise coordinator, 10th Mountain Division (LI), speaks about his role as the planning and execution coordinator of Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 13, 2025. The exercise provides 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers with realistic, home-station training in large-scale combat operations as they prepare for an upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade complete the obstacle course during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 13, 2025. This obstacle course was designed to test individual and team physical readiness. Scores were based on physical abilities and timeliness to determine who may advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August.

Senior Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division and Canadian Army attend the midpoint after-action review during Mountain Peak 25-01 on May 13, 2025, at Fort Drum, New York. The review allowed participants to assess operational performance, identify lessons learned, and refine tactics ahead of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s upcoming Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Savannah Olvera)

An Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), also known as an aircraft mechanic, is a tradesperson responsible for maintaining, repairing, and altering aircraft and their systems. They ensure aircraft are safe and functional by inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues. (U.S. Air Force video by Sarayuth Pinthong) Item Title: Sexy Dubstep Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/sexy-dubstep-ZFLUWE6 Item ID: ZFLUWE6 Author Username: AlexanderRufire Licensee: 502 ABW Public Affairs Registered Project Name: Pinthong License Date: May 12th, 2025 Item License Code: WTC7PXV95S

Col. Josh Glonek, commander of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), speaks about his role as an observer, coach and trainer during Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 12, 2025. The exercise provides 2nd BCT Soldiers with realistic, home-station training in large-scale combat operations as they prepare for an upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, later this summer. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

CENTAM Guardian kicks off at Mariscal Zavala, Guatemala, May 12, 2025. The video footage contains opening remarks from the U.S. Embassy, the Guatemalan band performing various national anthems, honor guard detail marching, formations from all the participating countries on the field and a remark from one of the U.S. Army participants.

Multi-nation infantry members learn about jungle survival as part of the CENTAM Guardian 25 annual exercise at Mariscal Zavala, Guatemala, May 12, 2025. CG25 reinforces the shared commitment of participating nations to regional security and stability through collaborative training and enhanced interoperability.

Six teams of five competitors conduct land navigation during the V Corps Best Squad Competition on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, May 12, 2025. The winners of the best squad competition will advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August. The competition tests squad proficiency in warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined, and fit squad– while demonstrating a commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Shot list: (00;05;00)- Title Card (00;15;05)- Soldiers ruck to land navigation site (00;28;12)- A soldier communicates through a radio (00;40;27)- Soldier conduct paces count (00;52;23)- Soldier taking notes (01;08;17)- Soldiers plotting points on map (01;11;20)- A Soldier tests compass accuracy (01;11;21-02;02;06)- Soldiers searching for points END

Six teams of five competitors from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 41 Field Artillery, and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade complete a stress shoot during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 12, 2025. This stress shoot was designed to test individual and team physical readiness. Scores were based on physical abilities and marksmanship to determine who may advance to represent V Corps in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) -Shot List- 00:00 - 00:06 Slate 00:06 - 00:15 Soldiers arrive and receive instruction for the event 00:15 - 01:20 Soldiers high crawl through the course 01:20 - 02:05 Soldiers carry water cans around the stress shoot course 02:05 - 02:15 Soldiers carry a simulated casualty in a litter around the course 02:15 - 03:10 Soldiers fire M4s while completing the stress shoot event

The Mauthausen-Gusen Concentration Camp complex was liberated by the 3rd U.S. Army on May 5, 1945. Descendants of survivors and liberators as well as national delegations and special interest-commemoration groups were in attendance for the Mauthausen Memorial 80th Liberation Ceremony, May 11, 2025. The U.S. delegation at the Mauthausen's International Liberation Ceremony was led by U.S. Embassy Vienna’s Chargé d'Affaires Kami Witmer; Maj. Gen. Peter Andrysiak, U.S. European Command Chief of Staff; and the State Department's Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain, along with 7ATC’s JMRC as the color and honor guards. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Thomas Dixon)

U.S. Army Capt. Brooke Robinson, the Information Defense Company company commander assigned to the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force, discusses the cyber warfare scenario on Ustka Training Area, Ustka, Poland, May 11, 2025. Cilenti discussed the role of 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force led exercise designed to leverage the robust warfighting capabilities of the U.S., Allies, and partner nations to reach a precise, lethal end point.(U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

U.S. Army Capt. Steven Cilenti, support element lead for the Information Defense Company assigned to the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force, discusses the cyber warfare scenario on Ustka Training Area, Ustka, Poland, May 11, 2025. Cilenti discussed the role of 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force led exercise designed to leverage the robust warfighting capabilities of the U.S., Allies, and partner nations to reach a precise, lethal end point.(U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

U.S. Army Sgt. William Letcher, attached to the Information Defense Company, 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force, speaks on cyber and technological operations during exercise Arcane Thunder 25 at Ustka, Poland, 11 May, 2025. Arcane Thunder 25 Promotes innovation, collaboration, and interoperability between Allied and partner nations, and contributes significantly to regional stability and security by improving the ability of Allied forces to operate together effectively in times of crisis or conflict. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Jennifer Posy)

Six teams of five competitors from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 41st Field Artillery, and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct the Army Combat Fitness Test during the V Corps Best Squad Competition (BSC), May 11, 2025. This ACFT to access their individual and teams' physical readiness and their scores on their physical abilities are battle tracked and recorded to be added up at the end of the competition to see who may advance to represent V Corps to compete in the United States Europe and Africa BSC in August. (Video by: U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jacob Connor) Shot list: (00;05;00)- Title card (00;10;00)- A Soldier conducts deadlift (01;03;00)- A Soldier conducts the standing power throw (01;25;00)- A Soldier conducts hand release push-up (01;38;19)- A Soldier conducts spring, drag, carry (03;10;00)- A Soldier conducts plank (03;59;03)- Soldiers conduct two-mile run END