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.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Campbell, senior enlisted leader of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, shares remarks during his retirement ceremony at the Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 12, 2025. Campbell is retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Dave Boyles)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 host a wreath laying ceremony during Marine Week Chicago 2025 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 2025. The Marines held the ceremony in honor of Cpl. Benjamin D. Desilets, who paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines and future Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago execute their monthly pool function during Marine Week Chicago 2025, July 10, 2025. The pool function featured a physical training event and a performance from the Quantico Marine Band. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, host Jamaria Peters for a ceremony and celebration, honoring Peters’ wish to spend a day with the Marines. The event featured a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 lead a physical training session for the Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined the physical training event led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

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U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, host Jamaria Peters for a ceremony and celebration to fulfill his wish to spend a day with the Marines. The event featured a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

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All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for July 11th, 2025

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 host a wreath laying ceremony during Marine Week Chicago 2025 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 2025. The Marines held the ceremony in honor of Sgt. Thomas Gilbert, who paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, July 11, 2025. The Omaha returns to Naval Base San Diego following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy Video by Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathen Parsons)

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood hosts a Change of Command Ceremony. Colonel Lakicia Stokes relinquishes command to Colonel Mark McClellan. The ceremony takes place on Sadowski Field. Senior leaders, Soldiers, civilians, and family members attend. The Garrison colors are passed, symbolizing the transfer of authority. Colonel McClellan assumes command of the Garrison. He previously served as Director, Department of Tactics, Training, and Doctrine at Fort Benning. Colonel Stokes departs to serve at the U.S. Army Operational Test Command. The event highlights the continuity of leadership and commitment to the Fort Hood community.

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Rock Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - 250, perform at Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee, Illinois, as part of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Rock Band performed as a feature event promoting the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a static display for Chicagoans at the Miracle Mile during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

BRoll of service members treating community members during Operation Healthy Tennessee Innovative Readiness Training in Bledsoe County and Rhea County, Tenn., July 7, 2025. Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a Department of Defense volunteer training opportunity that provides a joint training platform for service members from the Active, Guard and Reserve components to conduct mission-essential training, while providing services to the communities hosting the missions. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Brittni Capozzi and Airman 1st Class Camren Ray)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 attend a Premier Lacrosse League game between the Boston Cannons and the New York Atlas at Northwestern University, Illinois, July 11, 2025. The event featured the United States Marine Corps Color Guard and singing of the national anthem by a vocalist from the Quantico Marine Band. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich and Cpl. Diana Salgado)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a static display for the Chicago community at the Magnificent Mile during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. Marine Week provides an opportunity for residents of Chicago to engage with and learn more about their Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Valerio)

Environmental footage captured during the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. 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)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) pulls into Guantanamo Bay for a brief stop for fuel and maintenance July 11, 2025. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet in the trusted maritime partner for Caribbean, Central and South America maritime forces leading to improved unity, security and stability. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Word)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Rock Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - 250, perform at Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee, Illinois, as part of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Rock Band performed as a feature event promoting the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team return to their loved ones at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania, July 10, 2025. These Soldiers returned home from a year-long deployment to Africa and were greeted by senior Pennsylvania National Guard leaders including Maj. Gen. John Pippy, The Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, and Maj. Gen. Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General-Army. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Travis Mueller)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a community event at Romeoville High School during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 10, 2025. Romeoville High School hosted a community event to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran and Lance Cpl. Steven Wells)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gustavo Felix, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview at a community event during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 10, 2025. Romeoville High School hosted a community event to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the rest of year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. Felix is a native of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ramarro Lamar, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, 9th Marine Corps District, gives an interview at a community event during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 10, 2025. Romeoville High School hosted a community event to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. Lamar a native of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edward Saldivar, an operations chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview after leading a physical training session for Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined the physical training event led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. Saldivar is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Perez, an operations and plans officer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview after leading a physical training session for Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined the physical training event led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. Perez is a native of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

A Coast Guard Station Brunswick boat crew assists a man aboard a disabled 65-foot sailboat near St. Simons Island, Georgia, July 10, 2025. The boat crew towed the vessel to a safe haven where it was anchored. (U.S. Coast Guard video, courtesy Station Brunswick)