Marines with the 1st Marine Division execute a platoon-level urban assault as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 1, 2026.
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter maneuvers over Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 3, 2026, during Super Garuda Shield 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Isaac Copeland)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing return from an overseas deployment, arriving back to the Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, VT, Sept. 6, 2026. These Airmen came home from an overseas deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) fires an MK38 25mm gun in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 5, 2026. Farragut is underway participating in Task Force Exercise (TFEX). Led by Carrier Strike Group 4, TFEX serves as a certification exercise for independently-deploying units to test mission readiness and ensure sustained combat capability within Joint Force and Allied command structures. (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Ymara S. Walden)
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits into Souda Bay, alongside tugboats, in preparation for a port call, Aug. 24, 2026. Roosevelt is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church).
U.S. Army M1A4 Abram assigned to 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, NATO Forward Land Forces (FLF) Battle Group-Poland, fires a round during the Bemowo Piskie Training Area (BPTA) and the 9th anniversary of the NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland ceremony at BPTA, Poland, Sept. 5, 2026. The NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland is one of V Corps’ ready forces in Europe, which builds vigilance, lethality, and interoperability through collaborative forums, multinational exercises, unit-level training, and personal relationships with allies. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Ronald D. Bell)
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to takeoff and execute an expeditionary airstrike training mission off the coast of California, Aug. 24, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), launches a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to execute an expeditionary airstrike training mission off the coast of California, Aug. 24, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)
U.S. Army Pfc. Blake Jones, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepares to jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 aircraft in a multinational airborne jump as part of Super Garuda Shield 26 in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jonathan Reyes)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Olivia Bryant, a plans officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, conducts actions in the door before a multinational airborne jump during Super Garuda Shield 26 in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jonathan Reyes)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Edwin Jang, a battalion air officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, conducts actions in the door before a multinational airborne jump during Super Garuda Shield 26 in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jonathan Reyes)
U.S. Navy Ensign Lt. j.g. Sean Woerner (left), assistant weapons officer, and Lt. Vincent Ng, assistant supply officer, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), watch the sunset on the port bridge wing, in the Mediterranean Sea, August 4, 2026. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church).
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook crew chiefs assigned to 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard secures equipment before transport in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Sept. 5, 2026. In preparation for Hurricane Lowell, the HING is pre-positioning personnel, equipment and high-wheeled vehicles on Kauai to be ready to respond as requests are received. HING is working closely with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, county emergency management agencies, and other response partners to prepare for the storm. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Randall Corpuz)
Hawaii Guardsmen unload equipment from a CH-47 Chinook, Lihue, Hawaii, Sept. 5, 2026. In preparation for Hurricane Lowell, the HING is pre-positioning personnel, equipment and high-wheeled vehicles on Kauai to be ready to respond as requests are received. HING is working closely with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, county emergency management agencies, and other response partners to prepare for the storm. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Randall Corpuz)
An MH-60R Seahawk attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 “Griffins” lands aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during flight operations, Aug. 31, 2026. Roosevelt is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church).
An MH-60R Seahawk attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 “Griffins” lands aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during flight operations, Aug. 31, 2026. Roosevelt is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church).
U.S. Navy Sailors attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 “Griffins” , prepare to bring an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter into the hangar bay aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Aug. 31, 2026. Roosevelt is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church).
A U.S. Navy E-2D Hawkeye command and control aircraft lands aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier sails in the Arabian Sea supporting military operations in the Middle East.
A U.S. Sailor directs a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VVM) 163, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Sept. 1, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare to leave the dropzone after a multinational airborne jump during Super Garuda Shield 26 at Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Austin Steinborn)