U.S. Armed Forces physical therapists provide patient care in Ziguinchor, Senegal, May 6, 2026. This MEDREX is planned and executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and prepares military medical professionals to provide care outside of traditional clinical settings. By working alongside African partners, U.S. and Senegalese medical teams refine their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable, and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations. African Lion 2026 (AL26) is U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations, and global allies. Co-led by SETAF-AF from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Tamia Lee)

B-roll footage captures the first day of the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. Friendship Festival 2026 celebrates not only the U.S.-Japan alliance, but also 250 years of the United States. From vendor performances, to static displays and even aerial demonstrations, FF26 served as a bridge between the U.S. 250th milestone and the local Japanese community, showcasing how the U.S. military's modern mission remains a continuation of the revolutionary spirit that defined America's founding. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

B-roll footage captures Yokota Air Base kicking off day one of the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, the Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

This B-roll footage documents the first day of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The friendship festival is a two-day open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

A B-roll highlights static aircraft displays during Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival gives Japanese community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force video by Yasuo Osakabe)

A B-roll package of six members of the U.S. Air Force Parachute Test Team assigned to the 412th Operations Support Squadron conduct military free fall from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The jump served as the official opening for the Friendship Festival. Parachute Test Team, based at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., is a specialized military unit responsible for testing experimental parachutes, airdrop systems, and aircrew flight equipment. The festival gives Japanese community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force video by Yasuo Osakabe)

Soldiers with the Washington Army National Guard, Americas First Corps, U.S. Army Pacific, and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), conduct the closing ceremony for Exercise Tiger Balm 2026 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 15, 2026. The closing ceremony marks the conclusion of Exercise Tiger Balm 2026, recognizing the combined training, strengthened interoperability, and enduring partnership between the United States and Singapore armies developed throughout the exercise. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Joshua Linfoot)

U.S. Air Force members, tenant units and members of the community participate in Police Week activities at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 11-15, 2026. Police Week honors law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizes those who continue to serve their communities. (U.S. Air Force video by Gary Edwards)

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, stand in formation during an inactivation ceremony at Fort Campbell, May 15, 2026. The squadron, known as “Out Front,” was inactivated, marking the end of its operational service as part of a broader Army force restructuring effort. For decades, 2-17 CAV served as a reconnaissance and security element within the division, providing aerial and ground cavalry capabilities in support of training exercises and deployments. The ceremony honored the unit’s history, lineage, and contributions to aviation operations, reconnaissance missions, and airborne combat readiness. Soldiers will be reassigned to other units within the division and the Army’s aviation enterprise. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) hosted a Change of Command and Directorship ceremony on May 15, 2026, at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune when U.S. Navy Captain Anja Dabelić transferred command authority to Captain Kathryn Stewart.

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Robinson, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Taylor, 81st TRW command chief, host the Monthly Update at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 15, 2026. Robinson and Taylor recapped the recent Police Week activities and the 81st TRW’s Hurricane Exercise. They also previewed the upcoming Change of Command season and the upcoming Storytellers event and also highlighted the ongoing Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. (U.S. Air Force video by Jonathan Carter)

260515-N-NG136-0001 NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2026) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, the “Tridents,” returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a historic 11-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. CVW-8 logged more than 5,500 flight hours in support of Operation Epic Fury alone and more than 11,800 launches throughout the 11-month deployment. (U.S. Navy video by Zachary Wickline)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron performs a capability demonstration with parachute test team members during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival gives Japanese community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with U.S. and Japanese Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, discuss patrol schedules while an opposing force element conducts an Unmanned Aerial Systems reconnaissance mission during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 16, 2026. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, brings together U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in realistic scenarios to increase interoperability, improve multi-domain tactics, and boost regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Duke Edwards)

B-roll package of Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11-15, 2026. The annual observance recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who serve and protect their communities. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

Senior leaders from across the U.S. Army Pacific conduct physical readiness training during the Senior Enlisted Leadership Forum as a part of Land Forces Pacific Symposium 2026 (LANPAC) outside of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 14, 2026. The event, led by retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, the 3rd senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the importance of physical readiness within any formation. LANPAC brings together senior leaders from 32 nations, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of land power in the world's most dynamic and strategically vital region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)

1st Medical Brigade hosts an awards ceremony recognizing the competitors of the 1st Medical Brigade Best Squad Competition on Fort Hood, Texas, May 14. Teams representing the 528th Hospital Center, 9th Hospital Center, and 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion competed through physically and mentally demanding events designed to assess tactical proficiency, medical readiness, physical fitness, weapons knowledge, and squad cohesion. The winning squad will advance to represent the brigade at the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Faleilelagi Lulu)

Medical Readiness Command Europe, or MRC-E, hosted a change of command ceremony at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Following Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle assumed command of MRC-E.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a vertical assault night course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2026. Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, hosts vertical assault and raid training to develop advanced tactical skills and maintain readiness for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

Day 3 of the LANPAC Leadership Symposium at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Todays focus panel consisted Lieutenant Colonel Jen Purser and Command Sargent Major Brian Caye of 205th Military Intelligence Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Diaz and Command Sargent Major Sabian Taylor. AUSA hosted 3 panels focusing on building, repairing and strengthening relationships for young up and coming leaders during LANPAC 2026 in Honolulu Hawaii.

CLEVELAND (May 14, 2026) – The crew of the Navy’s last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) and families enjoy a day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland, Ohio, May 14, 2026. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Morgan Altom)

Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma's (WMEC 908) crew members seize 8,185 pounds of narcotics valued at approximately $61.6 million in Port Everglades May 14, 2026. Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma is a 270-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island under U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command(U.S. Coast Guard video by Seaman Christopher Moret)

Episode #52: Turning in property can be a nightmare with just a few pieces alone. Now add the complexities of a unit deactivating and the entire process can seem overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Army has programs to make the turn-in process efficient. If your unit is tasked with a deactivation, you can not only survive but thrive. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with a unit that has accomplished just that. CPT Doug Smith serves as the S-4 OIC and SSG Andrew Arrison serves as the S-4 NCOIC of the 3rd Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne). They discuss how they survived their unit deactivation and provide guidance on how other units can be successful in any type of equipment turn-in. Additionally, they provide some great insight into sustainment operations for Special Operations. CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9q3AdCfNCY

U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School staff and John. H. Bradley Health Clinic staff conduct a mass casualty training exercise at OCS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, May 14, 2026. The exercise prepares Marines, sailors and medical personnel to provide aid to a large number of candidates with injuries or heat-related illnesses as they go through the process of becoming Marine Corps Officers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, conduct troop leading procedures for engagement area development during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 14, 2026. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multi-domain tactics, and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Duke Edwards)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, deploy a mine-clearing line charge system during a tactical engineering range as part of the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base in Tarlac, Philippines, May 14, 2026. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multi-domain tactics, and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jason Palacios)

Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium and Exposition panelists share thoughts on how partnerships accelerate transformation during LANPAC 2026 on May 13, 2026, at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii. The LANPAC Symposium & Exposition is an annual forum that brings together Indo-Pacific military leaders, industry, academia, and government partners to strengthen cooperation, share best practices, and advance integrated land operations across the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Erik Warren)

Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium and Exposition panelists give insight on how partnerships accelerate transformation during LANPAC 2026 on May 13, 2026, at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hawaii. LANPAC creates and perpetuates bonds that build trust among militaries, helping us gain a richer understanding of our allies' and partners’ initiatives and concerns. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Erik Warren)

Combat medics assigned to the 10th Field Hospital, 627th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, and Soldiers assigned to 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participate in a simulated mass casualty event with the support of an C-130J Super Hercules from the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron, during Ivy Mass, May 13, 2026, at Fort Carson, Colorado. The exercise helped demonstrate how units work with the Ivy Division are able to utilize Next-Generation Command and Control systems to enhance communication, synchronization, and decision-making for large-scale medical operations. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Kayla Cheesman-Miles)