Volunteers with the 2026 Warrior Games welcomes family and friends of the competitors as they arrive to San Antonio International Airport, in San Antonio, Texas, on June 12, 2026. The 2026 Warrior Games take place June 13-20 in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Pfc. Emily Maldonado-Gamez)

Using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, July 12, 2026. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. The strikes degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping. (U.S. Central Command Video)

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. (July 11, 2026) — Soldiers competing in the 2026 National Guard Best Warrior Competition navigate an obstacle course at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., July 12, 2026. The annual competition brings together Soldiers from the Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Utah National Guards to test their physical endurance, tactical proficiency and warrior skills while identifying the National Guard's top enlisted Soldier and noncommissioned officer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Cesar Cordero)

Sgt. 1st Class Erich Friedlein with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard conducts a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear lane during a land navigation course while competing in the 2026 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, July 12, 2026. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is designed to produce the top five Soldiers and NCOs to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (Army National Guard video by Spc. Eli Johnson)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs in front of the USS Constitution in celebration of Sail250 Boston July 12, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Melissa Arms Kelly)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Sail 250 and civilians participate in the Sunrise Run Event as part of SAIL250 Boston Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, July 12, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Video footage of U.S. Central Command forces striking Iranian military targets after launching aircraft and cruise missiles in response to Iran's attack on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, released July 12, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)

U.S. Sailors and Marines lead public tours of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) in Boston, July 12, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers and noncommissioned officers competing in the annual Best Warrior Competition conduct weapons qualification at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, July 11, 2026. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is designed to produce the top five Soldiers and NCOs to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (Army National Guard video by Spc. Eli Johnson)

Spectators watch as vessels arrive during the SAIL250 Grand Parade of Sail Ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts, July 11, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alisha Bard)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers and noncommissioned officers competing in the annual Best Warrior Competition conduct a marksmanship test at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, July 11, 2026. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is designed to produce the top five Soldiers and NCOs to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (Army National Guard video by Spc. Eli Johnson)

Tall ships arrive at Sail250 Boston’s Parade of Sail, July 11, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Whitten Helton)

USS Constitution and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle (WIX 327) lead the Sail250 Boston Parade of Sail, July 11, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Jonas Kott)

Video footage of U.S. Central Command forces striking Iranian military targets after launching aircraft and cruise missiles in response to Iran's attack on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz during the week of July 6-11, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. (July 11, 2026) — Soldiers competing in the 2026 National Guard Best Warrior Competition prepare to exit a UH-60 Black Hawk during a helocast at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., July 11, 2026. A helocast is a military insertion technique in which troops exit a low-flying helicopter directly into a body of water. The annual competition brings together Soldiers from the Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Utah National Guards to test their physical endurance, tactical proficiency and warrior skills while identifying the National Guard's top enlisted Soldier and noncommissioned officer. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Cesar Cordero)

Tall ships arrive at Sail250 Boston’s Parade of Sail, July 11, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Melissa Arms Kelly)

USS Constitution sails through Boston Harbor during the Sail250 Boston Parade of Sail, July 11, 2026. The Constitution is the oldest U.S. Navy Ship still in Service. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston's historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today's global force, the Navy's story is America's story -- one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy's enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America's independence. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ruben Reed)

USS Constitution sails through Boston Harbor during the Sail250 Boston Parade of Sail, July 11, 2026. The Constitution is the oldest U.S. Navy Ship still in Service. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston's historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today's global force, the Navy's story is America's story -- one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy's enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America's independence. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ruben Reed)

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers and noncommissioned officers kick off the 2026 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition by conducting a helocast at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, July 11, 2026. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is designed to produce the top five Soldiers and NCOs to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (Army National Guard video by Spc. Eli Johnson)

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Port Angeles medevac'd a 15-year-old male from Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park, Washington, Friday July 10, 2026. The male was transported to Air Station Port Angeles and transferred to emergency medical services for further care. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)

Members of the Vicenza military community attend the Sergeant Morales Club induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 10, 2026. The ceremony recognized exemplary leadership, professional excellence and selfless service while reinforcing the Sergeant Morales Club's commitment to developing exceptional noncommissioned officers and preserving the traditions of the Army profession. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. John Garcia)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric M. Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, shares remarks during the Sergeant Morales Club induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 10, 2026. The ceremony recognized exemplary leadership, professional excellence and selfless service while reinforcing the Sergeant Morales Club's commitment to developing exceptional noncommissioned officers and preserving the traditions of the Army profession. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. John Garcia)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Chad B. Harness, senior enlisted advisor, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), shares remarks during the Sergeant Morales Club induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 10, 2026. The ceremony recognized exemplary leadership, professional excellence and selfless service while reinforcing the Sergeant Morales Club's commitment to developing exceptional noncommissioned officers and preserving the traditions of the Army profession. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. John Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hosted a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster Plaza for Col. Marc Walker, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion. Col. Walker transferred command to the incoming commanding officer Col. Kimberly Sile. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Briana Vera)

U.S. Navy Lt. Brinn Hefron, a public affairs officer assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1; U.S. Navy Lt. Jonathan Cho, a medical officer assigned to Fleet Surgical Team Nine; and Joseph D. Martin, the director of the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, participate in an interview following a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, on Ford Island, Hawaii, July 10, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Jacob Brown)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and local authorities, attend a Navy Reception aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of SAIL250 Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, July 10, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and members of the Canadian Medical Emergency Response Team load personnel with simulated injuries onto a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Ford Island, Hawaii, July 10, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Jacob Brown)

U.S. service members, partners and allies attend the Sail250 Boston opening ceremony at Rowes Wharf in Boston, July 10, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Whitten Helton)

U.S. Army, Croatian, Romanian, and British Soldiers with the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group-Poland, attended the Polish Army’s 15th Giżycko Mechanized Brigade 32nd anniversary holiday ceremony in Giżycko, Poland, July 10, 2026. The invitation to attend the ceremony was extended by Brigadier General Mirosław Spurek of the 15th Giżycko Mechanized Brigade to the leadership of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment stationed rotationally at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, as part of the NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland. U.S. forces in Europe conduct routine training in Poland to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and maintain readiness along the alliance’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain)