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)

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)

On this edition of 'Wyvern 1 Radio,' Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31 FW command chief, discuss upcoming events at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. Throughout the segment, Clark and Flores touched on Viper Week, Police Week, and the 31st anniversary of the 31 FW. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Parker Dummer)

On this edition of 'Wyvern 1 Radio,' Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31 FW command chief, discuss upcoming events at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. Throughout the segment, Clark and Flores touched on Viper Week, Police Week, and the 31st anniversary of the 31 FW. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Parker Dummer)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 9th, 2025

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Manowar (WPB-87330) patrolling for unlawful alien migration attempts in the Florida Straits. Coast Guard crews continue to rescue and repatriate aliens to their country of origin or departure. (Video courtesy of Senior Chief Petty Officer Brodie McDonald)

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)

Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Zrahra Johnson speaks about her experience with the Syracuse University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commissioning ceremony and Green to Gold program May 9, 2025, at the National Veterans Resource Center in Syracuse, New York. The 10th Mountain Division’s 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 Sgt. Jaidon Novinska)

The United Nations Command Honor Guard Company hosts Sailor Week on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 28 - May 2, 2025. U.S. Navy personnel were invited to conduct cross branch training with U.S. Army personnel to increase the overall lethality of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed on the Korean peninsula in preparation for real world missions. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis)

U.S. Marines and garrison food service personnel participate in the Culinary Team of the Quarter competition at the 31 area Mess Hall on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 8, 2025. The two-day event included a knowledge-based elimination round followed by a live cooking challenge using a mystery basket of ingredients. The competition aims to enhance MOS proficiency, foster teamwork and recognize excellence among food service professionals across Marine Corps Installations West. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Martinez)

U.S. Airmen and F-22 Raptors assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, participate in Checkered Flag 25-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program East 25.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 29 – May 15, 2025. These exercises contribute to enhancing global response force readiness by strengthening partnerships between units. This ensures a more formidable combat force and enables Airmen to execute live-fire exercises while experiencing simulated real-world air-to-air combat. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)

USAFA Drum & Bugle B-roll

USAFA Recognition 2025 B-roll

U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their abilities to treat casualties and provide first aid during a medical competence event at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 8, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards and will be tested on various essential Soldier skills. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Travis Mueller)

U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during a “mystery event” at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 8, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards and will be tested on various essential Soldier skills. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Travis Mueller)

1st Infantry Division conducts Danger Gauntlet 3.2 training on fort Riley, KS, on May 5-9, 2025.

Presented by the Transition Assistance Program, Army Community Service expert Danel Keel invites all job seekers to the upcoming two-day TAP Employment Expo and Job Fair at Fort Bliss, Texas, May 21-22, 2025. Building on the success of last year's event, which connected numerous job seekers with leading employers, this year promises even more opportunities.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conduct an Immediate Response Package with the U.S. Air Force, in conjunction with British Armed Forces and Estonian Defense Forces, at Tartu Airport, Estonia, May 8, 2025. Showcasing rapid deployment capabilities, the Immediate Response Package demonstrates the ability to mobilize troops and armor across multiple airfields within the Baltics. This exercise highlights our continued commitment to deter adversaries and assure regional security along NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Austin Steinborn) -Shotlist- 00:00:17:18 - 00:00:43:06 U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landing 00:00:53:18 - 00:01:22:16 U.S. Army M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle loading onto aircraft 00:01:22:17 - 00:01:31:06 U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on runway -Interview- 00:01:32:07 - 00:01:52:13 General overview of an Immediate Response Package (IRP) 00:01:52:14 - 00:02:37:19 Explanation of the IRP being conducted in Tartu and Amari Air Base and the role of the British Armed Forces and U.S. Air Force in the transportation of the M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle 00:02:37:21 - 00:02:49:08 “This exercise absolutely proves the ability of the joint force to force project combat power and lethality…” 00:02:49:10 - 00:03:07:21 Explanation of the M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle 00:03:08:07 - 00:03:31:13 How its been training with the Estonian Defense Forces

U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during a “mystery event” at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 8, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards and will be tested on various essential Soldier skills. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Annie Riley)

Interview: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber. The Utah National Guard conducts a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

Interview: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Neal Barlow. The Utah National Guard conducts a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

Interview- Capt. Tyler Allen. The Utah National Guard conducts a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

Interview- Master Sgt. Jaqueline Skougard. The Utah National Guard conducted a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

The Utah National Guard conducted a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

The Utah National Guard conducts a joint kinetic exercise called HYDRA in key locations across the state, May. 8, 2025. This exercise integrates Air Force and Army teams and assets to enhance interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness across multiple domains. (Utah Army National Guard video by Rob Harnden)

Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, execute air assault rehearsals in preparation for the Joint Force Entry exercise ahead of Mountain Peak 25 at Division Hill, on Fort Drum, New York, May 8, 2025. JFE scenarios provide Soldiers with 2BCT a realistic home station aviation training opportunity in Large Scale Combat Operations in preparation for their upcoming rotation to JRTC 25-10. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)

Soldiers and Airmen participating in multiple aspects of exercise Hydra travel aboard a Utah Air National Guard KC-135, traveling by air from Roland Wright Air Base in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Michael Army Airfield, Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, May 8, 2025. Though primarily an air aircraft refueler, exercise Hydra trains, tests and demonstrates how the airframe can serve as a keystone of joint missions where they can fill a number of dynamic roles to adapt to ever shifting threats on tomorrow’s battlefield. This aircraft's mission involved transporting casualties, deploying a cyber protection team, and an air refueling. (Utah Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Ariel Solomon)