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.

Soldiers from the Puerto Rico National Guard’s 755th Military Police Company board a flight bound for Honduras on July 15 as part of a scheduled deployment rotation. The unit will support security operations at Soto Cano Air Base and carry out a variety of additional missions alongside U.S. and partner nation forces. (Puerto Rico National Guard video by Josue Rivera)

More than 30 Air Force and Navy service members gathered today on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to continue construction of the Halealoha Haleamau (House of Aloha, House of Eternity) burial vault’s protective barrier wall.

U.S. Army Col. Jesse Chace relinquishes command of U.S. Army Garrison Poland to U.S. Army Col. Jeremy McHugh during a change of command ceremony on Camp Kościuszko, Poland, July 15, 2025. The garrison was formally established in May 2024 to strengthen America's enduring presence along NATO's Eastern Flank. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Rebekah Wall)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for July 15th, 2025

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at the Department of State.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate in a stress shoot lane during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 15, 2025, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 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)

On this Pacific News: Cmdr. Robert Reyes, U.S. Pacific Fleet officer in command for Philippine Mission Stop, discusses Pacific Partnership 2025's mission objectives between allies and partners.

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 77-year-old man, Sunday, experiencing stroke-like symptoms approximately 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island. The aircrew safely transported the man to Gulfcoast Medical Center for a higher level of care. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

The 25th Infantry Division receives High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14, 2025. This transformation enhances the division's Long-Range Precision Fires capability and strengthens its lethality and warfighting readiness to ensure a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

BRoll of service members performing medical services and veterinary services during Operation Healthy Tennessee Innovative Readiness Training in Bledsoe County and Rhea County, Tenn., July 14, 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 Staff Sgt. Sarah Stalder Lundgren)

For most Soldiers, a child means changes, especially to your finances. This series will help you organize your finances efficiently and prepare you for the changes that come with your growing family.

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AH: Morning Quarters: July 14th

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate in Army Warrior Task Lanes during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 14, 2025, at Blum Military Reservation, 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 fire an M320 grenade launcher and an M500 shotgun during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 14, 2025, at Blum Military Reservation, 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)

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 77-year-old man, Sunday, experiencing stroke-like symptoms approximately 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island. The aircrew safely transported the man to Gulfcoast Medical Center for a higher level of care. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Jason)

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the Army Fitness Test as part of the Best Squad Competition, July 14, 2025 on Weyand Field, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The competition is held each year to identify, recognize, and celebrate the most cohesive, disciplined, and skilled squads across the Army. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Justin Hicks)

This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing in training and operational environments. This video ends with a message regarding reenlistment opportunities available for enlisted Marines during fiscal years 2025 and 2026. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

Competitors climb, clamber and crawl through an obstacle course at H Steven Blum Military Reservation on July 14, 2025. 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. Christina Chang)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the Marine Combat Fitness test and Army warrior task lanes during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 14, 2025, at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, 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. Andrew Crowl)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers complete the warrior task lanes and obstacle course during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition, July 14, 2025, at Blum Military Reservation, 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 1st Sgt. Thaddeus Harrington)

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

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Competitors of the United States Army Pacific Best Squad Competition fire and adjust their M4 carbine iron sights at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 14, 2025. The competition features eight squads from across U.S. Army Pacific and serves as a rigorous test of individual Soldier strength and squad-level cohesion required to complete demanding tasks. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Duke Edwards)

On this Pacific News: U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recently conducted a simulated amphibious assault in Queensland, Australia. U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin with the Australian Defense Force successfully refueled an Australian ARH Tiger helicopter using tactical aviation ground refueling system at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin. U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific Japan joined members of the Royal Thai Navy for tactical shooting training in Starship Thailand.

Countries participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 conduct live fire missions for gathered observers including leaders from participating nations and international media on July 14, 2025 in Queensland, Australia. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise providing effective and intense training to ensure U.S., Australian, and partner forces are capable, interoperable, rapidly deployable, and combat-ready. U.S. Army video by Master Sgt. Matthew Keeler

Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, 88th Readiness Division commanding general and Fort McCoy senior commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Riddle, Fort McCoy Garrison command sergeant major, provide opening remarks July 13, 2025, during the Lt. Dan Band concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. The band is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation and travels to military installations around the world playing concerts for military personnel, veterans, and their families. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)