U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) training during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26, preparing to detect, track, and defeat drone threats on the modern battlefield. 🇺🇸
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion train with Switchblade loitering munitions during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26, advancing reconnaissance, precision strike, and U.S. Marine Corps combat readiness.
U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation aboard the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) in the U.S. Southern Command region, supporting maritime security and counter-drug operations.
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Regiment train with the Neros Archer first-person view drone during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26, advancing U.S. Marine Corps drone capabilities and combat readiness.
U.S. Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crews with the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct wildfire suppression missions in northern Minnesota, helping protect lives and property with aerial Bambi Bucket operations.
U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) training off the California coast, strengthening maritime security, boarding capabilities, and Navy-Marine Corps readiness.
U.S. #Navy and allied and partner nations conducts a #torpedo firing exercise in the Pacific Ocean during the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific 2026 near Hawaii.
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment document XCTC training at Camp Ripley, capturing the stories behind combat readiness and large-scale military exercises.
U.S. Marines with the 5th Battalion, 14th Marines and 4th Law Enforcement Battalion conduct live-fire training during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26, strengthening combat readiness and reserve force integration.
F-35A Lightning II aircraft operate from Luke Air Force Base, home to the 56th Fighter Wing, which trains 75% of the world's F-35 pilots and supports allied partner nations.
U.S. Army Green Berets with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) parachute from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules during America 250 celebrations in Germany, honoring the nation's legacy while showcasing special operations readiness. 🇺🇸
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Armored Division train alongside NATO Allies in Finland, strengthening deterrence, readiness, and interoperability. Honoring those who help protect our freedoms every day. Happy 250th, America. 🇺🇸
U.S. Army Green Berets with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct live-fire training with .50-caliber and M240B machine guns at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to strengthen combat readiness.
U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct joint refueling operations during Kodiak Mace at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, strengthening interoperability and combat readiness in Arctic conditions.
U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers load the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System and M142 HIMARS onto an Army landing craft during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines.
U.S. Marines with the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment use a tactical resupply drone to deliver medical supplies during Resolute Dragon 26 in Japan, advancing logistics and multi-domain operations.
U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations personnel conduct a commemorative airborne jump over Sainte-Mère-Église, honoring the legacy of the D-Day airborne assault that helped change the course of World War II.
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division conduct a joint air assault with Philippine and Australian forces during Salaknib 2026, strengthening regional readiness and interoperability.
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment conduct M1 Abrams gunnery at Fort Riley, building confidence, proficiency, and combat readiness for armored operations.
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division launch Amphibious Combat Vehicle platforms from shore during 26th MEU amphibious training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.