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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, completed one of the largest controlled construction detonations ever conducted, a critical component of Everglades restoration. USACE will efficiently use the onsite material produced by detonation to construct a dam from natural materials that meets dam safety standards.

U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II, HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter and Pararescuemen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, conduct rescue operations for survivors of a downed civilian aircraft off the coast of Melbourne, Fla., May 12, 2026. Airmen with the 920th RQW rescued multiple survivors from the water and transported them to awaiting emergency medical personnel. (Courtesy Video)

In the video Army Spc. Jonathan Reyes, 4th Infantry Division, catches a ride in one of the eight 15-seater Carson Connector vans. Later, an operator drives the van around Iron Horse Memorial Park on Fort Carson. Carson Connector is the new free on-demand ride service coming to Fort Carson in June 2026. The service will replace the legacy shuttle service that ran on looped routes around the installation. Soldiers, military families, Department of Army Civilians and contractors will be able to book a ride using the "Ride Fountain Transit" app, similarly to commercial ride-share services. To learn more: https://home.army.mil/carson/allservices/carson-connector

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, perform positioning using Strykers and execute use of Next-Generation Command and Control technology during Ivy Mass on Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado, May 13, 2026. Ivy Mass, the division's culminating exercise, integrated Strykers elements and NGC2 technology to set up a position to enhance security, coordination, and battlefield effectiveness. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Kristen Cruz)

BELLE GLADE, Fla. May 13, 2026 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District as part of the ongoing construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, today completed one of the largest controlled construction detonations ever conducted, a critical component of Everglades restoration. USACE will efficiently use the onsite material produced by detonation to construct a dam from natural materials that meets dam safety standards.(Video by Allen Wynne)

CLEVELAND (May 13, 2026) – Family members of Sailors assigned to the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrive at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, May 13, 2026, ahead of the ship’s commissioning ceremony. The video includes family members arriving in Cleveland and Justin M. Bibb, mayor of Cleveland, gretting the family members of Sailors assigned to the ship. 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 to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)

260513-N-FS061-5001 CLEVELAND (May 13, 2026) – The crew of the Navy’s last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Cleveland (LCS 31), reunited with their families in Cleveland, May 13, 2026, ahead of the commissioning ceremony scheduled for May 16, 2026. The Cleveland Browns mascot attended the reunion to greet the families and Sailors. 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 to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin L. Aquino)

Leadership Symposium Day 2. "Lessons Learned" in leadership techniques in building relationships and trust within your formation. Charles Felton author of "The Thin Book of Trust," gave a morning seminar followed by a panel consisting of Major General John B. Cogbill, Major General Charles Lombardo, command Sargent Major David P. Hanson, and Command Sargent Major Christopher Shaiko. The panel was moderated by Major General Hope Rampy on May 13, 2026 as a part of Lanpac 2026 in Honolulu Hawaii at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. Video by Army Sgt Xavier Vinson

B-roll footage captures Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and the 627th Hospital Center conducting a mass casualty exercise during IVY MASS at Camp Red Devil, Fort Carson, Colorado, May 2026. Footage includes a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft landing with simulated casualties, casualty triage operations, medical evacuation procedures aboard field litter ambulances, Role 2 and Role 3 treatment operations, and combat medics and medical personnel providing emergency care in a simulated combat environment. The exercise tested joint medical evacuation, coordination and prolonged casualty care capabilities during large-scale combat operations. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Keaton Gray)

The Michigan Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment returns from deployment May 13, 2026, at Grand Ledge and Lansing, Mich. The approximately 70 Soldiers are returning after their deployment in support of U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Brayden A. Stephan)

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's conduct flight line operations around the globe, May 13, 2026. As the Harrier enters a twilight phase and continues its transition to the F-35 Lightning II, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's remaining Harrier squadron continues to maintain operational readiness. The "sundown" of the Harrier, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW's full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II aircraft (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

BELLE GLADE, Fla. May 13, 2026 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District as part of the ongoing construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, today completed one of the largest controlled construction detonations ever conducted, a critical component of Everglades restoration. USACE will efficiently use the onsite material produced by detonation to construct a dam from natural materials that meets dam safety standards.(Video by Allen Wynne)

Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division (LI), familiarize themselves with counter small unmanned aircraft systems as part of a training exercise May 13 - 14, 2026, at Fort Drum, NY. Through the Mountain Innovations Systems Lab, Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division trained to understand their tactical applications, maintenance requirements, and integration into maneuver operations.