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)

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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

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

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)

B-roll Six teams of five competitors from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 41 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. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Shot list: (00;05;00)- Title card (00;14;05)- A Soldier conducts deadlift (00;21;11)- A Soldier conducts the standing power throw (00;33;22)- A Soldier conducts hand release push-up (01;38;19)- A Soldier conducts spring, drag, carry (01;45;25)- A Soldier conducts plank (01;52;03)- Soldiers conduct two-mile run

Soldiers of the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force test experimental UAVs during exercise Arcane Thunder 25 at a training area near Ustka, Poland, 11 May, 2025. Exercise Arcane Thunder 25 is a collaborative U.S. Army Europe directed, 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. 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.

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

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)

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)

Attendees experience static displays and aerial performances during Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 11, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The two-day air show showcased the 51st Fighter Wing’s capabilities and its partnership with the ROK Air Force, highlighting their shared commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran & Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

JROTC cadets compete in the JROTC VEX Robotics World Championship. JROTC cadets had their very own division at the competition, which hosted students from over 30 other nations this year. Through robotics, VEX encourages students around the world to question, tinker, experiment, and play to create an identity as a STEM learner. Interview Time Stamp: [4:57] Isaac Lau, St. Louis High School, Honolulu, Hawaii JROTC Science Division Alliance Winners Westview High School, Bennington, Neb. Stanhope Elmore High School, Millbrook, Ala. JROTC Arts Division Alliance Winners and Overall JROTC Finalists Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii St. Louis High School, Honolulu, Hawaii A historic victory as this marks the fourth year in a row that St. Louis has been a part of the winning JROTC alliance at VEX Worlds.

Soldiers with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division move Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team to execute a joint forcible entry operation in a simulated force-on-force scenario for Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. JFE operations are fast-paced air and ground assaults designed to rapidly insert forces into critical areas to seize and hold key terrain. The scenario provides 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 Spc. Mason Nichols)

Soldiers with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division move Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team to execute a joint forcible entry operation in a simulated force-on-force scenario for Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. JFE operations are fast-paced air and ground assaults designed to rapidly insert forces into critical areas to seize and hold key terrain. The scenario provides 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 Spc. Mason Nichols)

Soldiers with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), execute a joint forcible entry operation engaging in a simulated force-on-force scenario for Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. JFE operations are fast-paced air and ground assaults designed to rapidly insert forces into critical areas to seize and hold key terrain. The scenario 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 Pfc. Savannah Olvera)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), conduct an air assault and joint forcible entry (JFE) operation during Mountain Peak 25 at Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. The training tested the division’s ability to rapidly seize and secure key terrain under contested conditions, enhancing readiness and interoperability across maneuver and aviation elements. Mountain Peak 25 is the division’s premier large-scale training event designed to validate combat operations in austere environments. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Daniel Andrews)

Soldiers from 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct an air assault and sling load delivery of supplies and technology at Fort Johnson, La. May 10, 2025. This air movement represents a Large-Scale, Long-Range Air Assault (L2A2) which moves a brigade worth of combat power over 500 miles, going from Fort Campbell, Ky. to Fort Johnson, La. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Timothy Jackson)

Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), execute a joint forcible entry operation engaging in a simulated force-on force scenario for Mountain Peak 25-01 on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. Joint forcible entry operations are fast-paced air and ground assaults designed to rapidly insert forces into critical areas to seize and hold key terrain. The scenario 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)

Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), execute an air assault operation during the joint forcible entry operation for Mountain Peak 25-01 at Division Hill, on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. Joint forcible entry operations are fast-paced air and ground assaults designed to rapidly insert forces into critical areas to seize and hold key terrain. The scenario 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)

Attendees experience static displays and an A-10 Thunderbolt II weapon load demonstration during Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 10, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The two-day air show showcases the 51st Fighter Wing’s capabilities and its partnership with the ROK Air Force, highlighting their shared commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran & Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

Rocky the Bulldog, the 3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) mascot, receives his patch during a 3rd ID patching ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 9, 2025. Rocky the Bulldog is the living embodiment of the 3rd Infantry Division mascot drawn and sold by Walt Disney to the 3ID in 1965. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Trey Woodard)

An elephant walk consisting of three C-21A Learjet, two C-37A Gulfstream and six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing line up for an elephant walk during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. The first elephant walks occurred during World War II during which large fleets of allied bombers lined up in formation for mass events, resembling the nose-to-tail formations of elephants walking to a watering hole. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez and Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. and government military officials participate in the closing ceremony for Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, May 9, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brian Knowles and Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

250509-N-RO855-1002 PRAIA, Cabo Verde (May 9, 2025) – Royal Marine Capt. Thomas Jenkins, talks about the rule of law exercise during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote)

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Brig. Gen. Joseph Escandon, 10th Mountain Division (LI) Deputy Commander of Operations, administers the Oath of Office to Syracuse University ROTC cadets, May 9, 2025, at the National Veterans Resource Center, New York. The 10th Mountain Division’s (LI) enduring collaboration with the Army ROTC program reflects its strategic investment in leadership development, ensuring that future officers are equipped with the values, skills, and experience needed to lead in complex operational environments. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Abigail Stewart)

Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. is celebrated by friends, family, and Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned battleship USS North Carolina, May 9, 2025. Bourgault, a World War II Marine Corps rifleman, was born on May 9, 1925, and fought in several pivotal battles, including Iwo Jima. The ceremony marked his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), execute a joint forcible entry for Mountain Peak 25 at Division Hill, on Fort Drum, New York, May 10, 2025. JFE scenarios provide Soldiers with 2nd BCT a realistic home station aviation training opportunity in Large Scale Combat Operations in preparation for their upcoming JRTC 25-10 rotation. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Matthew S. Connor)