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)

Airmen from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refueled F-16 Fighting Falcons, from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico and a KC-46A Pegasus, from the 931st Air Refueling Wing at McConnell, during their flight path through New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, June 4, 2025. During the flight, pilots and booms completed checkride requirements in order to stay current on training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Air video by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

Crew members aboard USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) offloads approximately $138 million worth of illicit drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, June 6, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of five interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by Coast Guard and interagency partners. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Rodriguez)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 90th Infantry Division, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and 1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment pay their respects at the 90th Infantry Division Monument in Picauville, Normandy, France, during a D-Day 81 ceremony, June 6, 2025. The monument honors the Soldiers of the 90th Infantry Division—“Tough 'Ombres”—who landed at Utah Beach and fought through the hedgerows of the Cotentin Peninsula in the summer of 1944. Their legacy of courage, sacrifice, and liberation lives on through those who continue to serve in the U.S. Army. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build readiness and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for takeoff at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2025. Constant flying missions keep aircrews mission-ready at a moment’s notice by maintaining skills and keeping qualifications current. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)

Bud Hutton, Stars and Stripes Europe staff writer, wrote a firsthand account of his experience flying in aircraft participating in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, above Normandy, France. This video is a retelling of his story. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christian Conrad)

Inauguration Ball Clips

Army Navy Game Anthem Clip

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute Friday Evening Parades annually in Washington, D.C., to showcase the precision and discipline inherent in the Marine Corps. These parades exemplify the traditions and values of the Corps, reflecting the dedication and commitment of the Marines who participate. Through each performance, these Marines demonstrate the meaning of Esprit de Corps, embodying the honor, courage, and commitment that define the service. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, June 6, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The HSTCSG operated across U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, conducting combat operations in the Red Sea and exercises with NATO Allies. While deployed, HSTCSG completed more than 13,000 sorties and 25,000 flight hours, and the ships sailed over 240,000 nautical miles combined.

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a tactical convoy course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 05, 2025. TCC’s are conducted with the purpose of practicing proper transport routine and further emphasizing the importance of a well-run vehicle and convoy operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. Ruiz visited 2nd MAW to discuss topics including Headquarters Marine Corps initiatives and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

A KC-46A Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker fleet sits at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 6, 2025. McConnell received its first KC-135 in 1971 and its first KC-46 in 2019. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

Capt. Brett Stevenson, outgoing commanding officer of Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, was relieved by Capt. Robert Prince during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay. Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, officiated the turnover. PMRF is the world’s largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air and space operations simultaneously. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Kyle Labuguen)

Vice President JD Vance exits Air Force Two and is greeted by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Brig. Gen. Lee Hartley, Tennessee Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, at Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Nashville, Tennessee June 5, 2025. Vance was visiting Nashville to attend a fundraiser and conduct a podcast interview. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Xaviera Stevens.)

Members of the 22nd and 931st Operations Support Squadron perform various aircrew flight equipment duties at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 5, 2025. Members cleaned, checked, and tested multiple types of emergency and safety equipment. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

A KC-46A Pegasus is parked at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 2, 2025, and Team McConnell spouses experience an incentive flight aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Midwestern United States, May 29, 2025. The incentive flight offered military spouses an opportunity to experience their partners’ daily operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

Various shots (60FPS) taken during the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Gauntlet. designed to push trainees through challenges to enhance their perseverance and teamwork. United States Air Force video by Ronny Taylor

Various shots and time lapses of buildings in the academic circle and around Maxwell AFB. United States Air Force video by Ronny Taylor

Student pilots assigned to the B-52 Stratofortress Formal Training Unit practice air-to-air refueling on the newly updated Experiential Air Refueling Lightweight Simulator (EARL) at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5, 2025. EARL allows students the flexibility to train on one of the most challenging aspects of B-52 flight, even when they are off-duty.

U.S. Army soldiers attached to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct maintenance inspections on their vehicles and equipment in preparation for tactical movement to Central Training Area, Hungary, at Vilseck, Germany, June 5, 2025. In support of DEFENDER 25, 2CR, 12th CAB and 5-4 ADAR will conduct fire support and a combined live-fire exercise with the Hungarian and Spanish Armed Forces at the Central Training Area. Additionally, 2CR will employ new Transforming in Contact initiatives and new equipment during these exercises. 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. video by Spc. Jennifer Posy)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct preventive maintenance checks and services of an M1134 Stryker ATGM in preparation for Saber Guardian 25, on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, June 5, 2025. PMCS ensures that Soldiers encounter no maintenance issues before their tactical march to Saber Guardian 25. 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 Spc. Sar Paw) Shot List: (00:05:00) - Title card (00:05:01 - 00:11:18) - A soldier checks the radio inside a tactical vehicle. (00:11:19 - 00:44:19) - The soldier conducts PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services) on an M1134 Stryker ATGM and secures an MRE box. (00:44:20 - 01:36:01) - Soldiers conduct PMCS on an M1134 Stryker ATGM and secure a tow bar to an HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle). (01:36:01 - 01:54:05) - A soldier guides ground movement for a M1135 Stryker ATGM.

ROSTOCK (June 5, 2025) Ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) depart from Rostock, Germany, June 5, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Asset)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment perform pre-combat inspections and preventive maintenance checks on vehicles at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, June 6, 2025. The unit conducted equipment preparation in support of Saber Guardian 25, a multinational exercise enhancing readiness and interoperability across NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Carlos Marquez) 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. Spc. Casey Hinson interview on Saber Guardian 25. Shot List: 00:00:06:00 - 2CR Soldiers secure equipment 00:00:45:00 - 2CR Soldier dons modular scalable vest 00:01:03:00 - 2CR Soldiers securing and performing maintenance care on vehicles 00:01:28:00 - 2CR Soldier ground guiding joint light tactical vehicle 00:01:49:22 - U.S. Army Infantryman, Spc. Casey Hinson assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment speaks on his role during Saber Guardian 25.

Heroes in Conversation – Army Heritage Month Veteran Panel Location: Rock Island Arsenal, IL Date: June 5, 2025 Rock Island Arsenal hosted Heroes in Conversation, a panel commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250-year legacy during Army Heritage Month. A proclamation recognized generations of Soldiers, Civilians, and families who have served and continue to shape the Army’s future, allowing our nation to fight and win wars. Current U.S. Army Soldiers and veterans from the Army and Navy shared firsthand accounts of service, leadership, and resilience, reflecting on the evolution of the American Soldier and the enduring Army values—strength, honor, and commitment. They emphasized how service empowers individuals to realize their potential, drawing from their own experiences and growth. Today, more than 1.2 million Americans serve in the Army worldwide. Panelists discussed key moments, mentorship, and the lasting impact of their service, offering advice to new Soldiers and hopes for the Army’s future. The event highlighted service members' and families' sacrifices and the lessons that continue to shape today’s military. Through both humor and solemn reflection, they shared experiences that unite them despite differences. Available for media: •B-roll footage of the event •Sound bites from panel discussion and after-panel interview: oQuotes 1 and 3 – Major Lewis Boatner, U.S. Army Reserves (Active Duty 1989-1995, in Reserves from 2012-present) oQuote 2 – 1st Sergeant (Retired) Shawn Bolton (Active Duty 1982-2012) oQuote 3 – Chief Warrant Officer 2 De’Angello Wiggins (Active Duty 2007-present)

Heroes in Conversation – Army Heritage Month Veteran Panel Location: Rock Island Arsenal, IL Date: June 5, 2025 Rock Island Arsenal hosted Heroes in Conversation, a panel commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250-year legacy during Army Heritage Month. A proclamation recognized generations of Soldiers, Civilians, and families who have served and continue to shape the Army’s future, allowing our nation to fight and win wars. Current U.S. Army Soldiers and veterans from the Army and Navy shared firsthand accounts of service, leadership, and resilience, reflecting on the evolution of the American Soldier and the enduring Army values—strength, honor, and commitment. They emphasized how service empowers individuals to realize their potential, drawing from their own experiences and growth. Today, more than 1.2 million Americans serve in the Army worldwide. Panelists discussed key moments, mentorship, and the lasting impact of their service, offering advice to new Soldiers and hopes for the Army’s future. The event highlighted service members' and families' sacrifices and the lessons that continue to shape today’s military. Through both humor and solemn reflection, they shared experiences that unite them despite differences. Available for media: •B-roll footage of the event •Sound bites from panel discussion and after-panel interview: oQuotes 1 and 3 – Major Lewis Boatner, U.S. Army Reserves (Active Duty 1989-1995, in Reserves from 2012-present) oQuote 2 – 1st Sergeant (Retired) Shawn Bolton (Active Duty 1982-2012) oQuote 3 – Chief Warrant Officer 2 De’Angello Wiggins (Active Duty 2007-present)

Tyler Griffeth, a training instructor with the Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command speaks about the XM152 Mounted Machine Gun Optic at the Forge Integration Facility June 5, 2025, at Fort Drum, New York. The MMO is a versatile optic designed for use with the Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun that offers a wide field of view and magnification abilities, along with a reflex-type reticle. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jaidon Novinska)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Base Honor Guard Team practice rifle and sword movements during their weekly practice at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2025. The primary purpose of the Honor Guard team is to render military funeral honors for active duty service members, veterans and retirees. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío)

Soldiers from the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Connecticut Army National Guard, and the 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Vermont Army National Guard, conduct a live-fire exercise during Immediate Response 25 near Alexandroupolis, Greece, June 5, 2025. 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 Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Osburn)