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)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Richard E. Angle, commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, discusses the importance of multinational interoperability and special operations readiness during Trojan Footprint 2026. Trojan Footprint is a U.S. European Command-led special operations exercise conducted across Europe to strengthen coordination and capabilities among NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez)

B-roll footage captures a military working dog demonstration during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. The festival also included live performances from bands, aerial demonstrations, static displays and military working dog demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

B-roll footage captures the second day of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 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)

On May 17, 2026, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria. Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed.

A B-roll package of a C-130J Super Herucles assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron parked on the flightline as fireworks light up the night during Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video by Yasuo Osakabe)

This B-roll footage documents the second day of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 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)

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)

Retired U.S. Army Spc. 4 Michael John Fitzmaurice, a Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War veteran, receives a Medal of Honor flight aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, May 16, 2026. Fitzmaurice served with Troop D, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions March 23, 1971, near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, when he protected fellow Soldiers from enemy explosive charges and continued fighting despite severe wounds. His courage and devotion to duty remain part of the Screaming Eagles’ legacy of service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)

Retired U.S. Army Spc. 4 Michael John Fitzmaurice, a Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War veteran, receives a Medal of Honor flight aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, May 16, 2026. Fitzmaurice served with Troop D, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions March 23, 1971, near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, when he protected fellow Soldiers from enemy explosive charges and continued fighting despite severe wounds. His courage and devotion to duty remain part of the Screaming Eagles’ legacy of service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, pick up Philippine Army soldiers for a multinational air assault operation during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 17, 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 Spc. Kyle Kimble)

At the direction of the President of the United States and the Secretary of War, and in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command conducted an operation against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria on May 16, 2026. The command’s initial assessment is that multiple terrorists, to include Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the director of global operations for ISIS, as well as other senior ISIS leaders, were killed during this operation. No U.S. service members were harmed.

Cheyenne, Wyo. — Soldiers from Wyoming Army National Guard’s 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes in Cheyenne, Wyoming, May 16, 2026. The project supports low-income families in the Cheyenne community while also providing the soldiers with hands-on training and real-world construction experience. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Joseph Burns)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division and Philippine Army soldiers prepare for an air assault operation during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 17, 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 Spc. Kyle Kimble)

Green Berets with U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Greek Special Operations Forces conduct static line jumps out of a C-130 aircraft during a nighttime joint aerial delivery exercise during Trojan Footprint 26 over the Gulf of Elefsina, Greece, May 16, 2026. Exercise Trojan Footprint is a multi-national, joint-combined exercise that provides an opportunity to test the capabilities and interoperability of the Special Operations Forces elements of NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

B-roll footage captures the C-130J Super Hercules aerial demonstration during the second day of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 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 Jacob Wood)

Green Berets with U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Greek Special Operations Forces watch as a combat expendable platform and two combat rubber rating crafts, weighing 2,900 pounds, are dropped from a C-130 aircraft at a night joint aerial delivery exercise during Trojan Footprint 26 over the Gulf of Elefsina, Greece, May 16, 2026. Exercise Trojan Footprint a multi-national, joint-combined exercise provides an opportunity to test the capabilities and interoperability of NATO and partner Special Operations Forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

B-roll footage captures the first day of the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival gave 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 A1C Carissa McSwain)

B-roll footage captures day two of the 2026 Japanese-American 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)

U.S. service members and civilians participate in the 64th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day 5k for Freedom run in Torrance, California, May 16, 2026. The Department of Defense sanctions the annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration in Torrance, California, to honor the U.S. armed forces and foster patriotism and community bonds. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Xavier Chavez)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, attends the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful: Announcing Summer Surge” press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, on May 15, 2026. Brig. Gen. Blanchard was joined by Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice; Gadyaces "Gady" S. Serralta, Director of the United States Marshals Service; Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, ; and Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for the D.C. National Guard. The press conference announced details of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force Summer Surge ahead of the Freedom 250 events in Washington, as part of ongoing coordinated public safety efforts in the nation’s capital. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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)

The 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment of the Wyoming Army National Guard partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for low-income families in Cheyenne, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The effort was part of an Innovative Readiness Training mission, allowing Soldiers to train in their military occupational specialties during annual training. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Kristina Kranz)

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)