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)

The U.S. Coast Guard in Miami warns mariners to prepare for drawbridge closures before the 2025 hurricane season begins, May 26, 2025. Mariners are urged to plan ahead as drawbridges will lock down when sustained winds exceed 39 mph. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Walker)

Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Department of State.

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 28th, 2025.

Service members from the 2nd Multi Domain Task Force experiment with High Altitude Balloon's (HAB) in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, May 25, 2025. Soldiers demonstrate sensing capabilities while using HAB technology during Arcane Thunder 25. (U.S. Army video shot by Sgt. Nate Johnson, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

The 628th Security Forces Squadron celebrated Police Week at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 19-23, 2025. The week-long event honored Defenders who lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force video by A1C Nahaku Takahashi)

U.S. Marines and Sailors, aboard USS New York (LDP 21), depart New York City, May 27, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez).

Sports Day 2025 is being held on Wednesday 18 June from 0800 to 1600 at Los Angeles Air Force Base and Da Vinci School.

Service members, retirees and residents come together to observe Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral Leroy Collins, Jr., Veterans Museum in Tampa, Florida, May 25, 2025. Hillsborough County held its 28th Annual Memorial Day Observance to remember and honor the legacy of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Alicia Campbell)

State Partnership Program Adjutants General Conference attendees get together as part of Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, May 27, 2025. The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command conducts a walkthrough with Kenyan Gen. Charles Kahariri, Chief of Defence Forces, Kenya Defence Forces at the African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya May 27, 2025. The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)

All Hands Morning Quarters Podcast for May 27th, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers participate in the opening ceremony for exercise Balkan Sentinel alongside Italian, Romanian, and Bulgarian forces at Korent Training Area, Bulgaria, May 27, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, will be linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a battalion from U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise at Novo Selo TA and Koren TA. The FLF is one of eight battlegroups contributing to NATO’s forward presence and is hosted by Bulgaria, with Italy being the framework nation. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Rayonne Bissant)

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), support food service operations at the Commando Warrior Dining Facility (DFAC) on Fort Drum, New York, May 27, 2025. The Commando Warrior Restaurant DFAC provides nutritious meals that sustain the physical demands of military life and foster morale by creating a welcoming, communal environment. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Abigail Stewart)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York 2025 attend the Leonard H. Hawkins American Legion Post 156 Memorial Day Parade in City Island, New York, as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, May 26, 2025. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York 2025 attend the Leonard H. Hawkins American Legion Post 156 Memorial Day Parade in City Island, New York, as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, May 26, 2025. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and New York City residents attend a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony during Fleet Week New York 2025 in New York City, May 26, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Yvonne Iwae)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York 2025 attend the Leonard H. Hawkins American Legion Post 156 Memorial Day Parade in City Island, New York, as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, May 26, 2025. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Moises Rivera, a rescue swimmer, performs a search-and-rescue demonstration off the bow of the USS Iowa during Los Angeles Fleet Week 2025 in San Pedro, Calif. on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Petty Officer Second Class Samuel Monahan partnered with Rivera for the exercise and hoisted the swimmer and dummy back into the Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter.

Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen support the Crown Hill Memorial Service in Indianapolis, May 26, 2025. The Indiana National Guard provided a color guard, a howitzer salute, a bugler and more for the ceremony. (Indiana National Guard video by Spc Brad Autry)

Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen support the Crown Hill Memorial Service in Indianapolis, May 26, 2025. The Indiana National Guard provided a color guard, a howitzer salute, a bugler and more for the ceremony. (Indiana National Guard video by Spc Brad Autry)

The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command video by Jason Johnston, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

A U.S. Coast Guard crew responds to a boat explosion near New River Triangle in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 26, 2025. Crews from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, Broward Sheriff's Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami, and U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale responded and rescued 13 people including two children and a dog. (U.S. Coast Guard video)

RDML (S) Benjamin A. Snell speaks during the State Partnership Program Adjutants General Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya. The SPP Adjutant General Conference united National Guard Bureau leaders and Adjutant Generals from AFRICOM partner states to align state-level partnerships with combatant command strategies and exchange solutions to shared challenges across Africa, underscoring the State Partnership Program’s role in advancing defense objectives and promoting broader military-to-military cooperation. The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Jason Johnston, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance on MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to VMM-364, during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

U.S. service members attend a Memorial Day ceremony at Green Hills Memorial Park during Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles, May 26, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Diego Berumen)

U.S. service members and New York citizens attend the 106th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade during Fleet Week New York 2025 in Staten Island, New York May 26, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), fire the Mark 38 weapon system and M240 rifles during a live-fire exercise. Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway executing ARGMEUEX which prepares integrated naval task forces for sustained, high-end Joint and combined combat. Integrated naval training provides combatant commanders and the Commander-in-Chief highly capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph T. Miller)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York 2025 attend the College Point Citizens Memorial Day Parade and a military appreciation luncheon hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #885, in College Point, New York, as part of Fleet Week New York 2025, May 25, 2025. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)