Viral claim: iOS 27 turned on Live Listen to send your conversations to Apple for ads.
Reality: it is an accessibility mic feature that only runs when you start it.
Not using it? Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Live Listen > Remote Control off.
Verify first. #OPSEC
Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Fla., accounted for every item in an independent review of 1,200+ supplies, Oct. 26-27, as parts kept moving for Marines worldwide.
Supply chain? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: USMC/DVIDS
A @USArmy 11th Airborne Division artillery battalion fired 600+ rounds in the division's first-ever battalion live-fire evaluation in subzero Alaska, Oct. 13-29.
Artillery support? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
2nd Marine Division ran its first sUAS Tactics and Operations Course at Camp Lejeune, Oct. 26-30, training drone operators for recon and surveillance alongside infantry.
Drone programs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: USMC/DVIDS
The @USArmy renamed its 92G culinary specialists "tactical field feeding specialists" (Oct. 30, Fort Lee) as it prepares to feed troops in large-scale combat.
Field feeding needs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Thank you, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire. π
Lt. Jeanette Harrington earned the 2026 Health Care Heroes First Responder Award. 23 years with MDFR. Major fundraising for the American Lung Association and Autism Bike Ride.
Proud of you, Lieutenant.
#ThankYou#MDFR
In AMALGAM EAGLE 2026, U.S. and Mexican aircraft trained to detect, identify and intercept simulated air threats in shared airspace, plus search and rescue.
Partner programs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Air Force/DVIDS
Kadena, Oct. 28: Airmen and Marines built a joint fuel site, a 20,000-gal bladder feeding two jets at once, and hot-pit refueled two F-22s.
Fuel gear needs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Air Force/DVIDS
At Redstone Arsenal, @USArmy aviators and Guard advisors from 7 states flew the MV-75 Cheyenne virtual prototype, shaping the tiltrotor early in development.
Aviation sustainment? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Oct. 22, Camp Lejeune: @USMC riflemen trained with non-lethal rounds, built to stop a threat while minimizing deaths, lasting injury and property damage.
Equipping security forces? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: USMC/DVIDS
Oct. 23, Fort Hood: air defense crews reloaded launchers at night by headlamp, using a crane truck to swap training missile canisters.
Supporting air defense units? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Oct. 13, Norfolk: @USCG MSRT-East and 26th MEU Marines climbed aboard USNS Montford Point by caving ladder from small boats in a joint boarding drill.
Equipping maritime teams? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Navy/DVIDS
The @USNavy retired its MQ-8C drone helicopters and gave four to the @USArmy as sensor test aircraft. Flying within 14 months, they saved the Army $70M+ in procurement.
Aviation needs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
From small arms rounds to rockets, the @USArmy's ammo inspectors keep munitions safe and reliable. Three QASAS of the Year were picked from 286 at 130 sites.
Ammo programs? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Anniston Army Depot in Alabama overhauls tracked and wheeled combat vehicles, artillery and small arms for U.S. and allied forces. Pictured: an Abrams hull.
Sustaining armored fleets? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Ammonia moves by rail, water and road. In a joint study, DHS S&T and the @USArmy found swim goggles seal eyes from vapor and water curtains cut downwind plumes.
Equipping hazmat teams? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS
Oct. 23, Okinawa: Marine and Japanese EOD teams trained side by side in Keen Sword 27, practicing range safety and controlled detonations.
Supporting EOD teams? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: USMC/DVIDS
Welcome home. πΊπΈ
On Oct. 24, @USMC and @USNavy members of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 26 returned to Camp Pendleton, Calif., after six months in Australia working with the Australian Defence Force.
Thank you for your service, and to your families.
#WelcomeHome
Thank you, Florida Highway Patrol @FLHSMV. π
On Oct. 27, a trooper protecting a work zone on SR-429 in Orange County was struck by a driver who failed to move over. He's stable. Wishing him a full recovery.
Slow down. Move Over.
Support them: https://t.co/lPDu1U9ahu
Trend: armored crews certifying. At Grafenwoehr, @USArmy air defenders took Stryker-based air defense vehicles through gunnery tables III-VI. All crews certified.
Armored units? Subject to ITAR/EAR & U.S. export controls. Email [email protected]
Photo: U.S. Army/DVIDS