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An airman escorts an Honor Flight veteran during a welcome home ceremony at Albuquerque International Sunport, N.M., June 13, 2025. During the event, Kirtland Air Force Base personnel and other members of the Albuquerque community celebrated the service, sacrifice and courage of veterans.

The Coast Guard cutter Eagle and three 47-foot motor lifeboats sail past the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse near Ilwaco, Wash., June 16, 2025.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Graham sights into an M32A1 grenade launcher during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 13, 2025. The exercise, as part of the Marine Corps Reserve's training cycle, confirms unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration.

Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division board an Army CH-47 Chinook for Operation Gator Drop at a drop zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 17, 2025. During the operation, paratroopers exited the helicopter to earn British jump wings.

Sailors prepare an explosive for underwater detonation as part of a moored mine response drill with the Singaporean sailors in Apra Harbor, Guam, June 17, 2025.

West Virginia National Guardsmen conduct flood recovery missions near Tridelphia, W.Va., June 17, 2025. Soldiers are assisting local emergency management, first responder and public works personnel with debris and traffic management duties.

A soldier helps set up a raft for a wet gap crossing during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Frecatei, Romania, June 12, 2025. The exercise improves interoperability between multinational combat forces, enabling allies to communicate effectively through shared procedures and creating war-ready soldiers.

Army 1st Lt. Alma Cooper, the current Miss USA and a military intelligence officer assigned to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, participates in a community engagement event at the Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club in Philadelphia, June 13, 2025. The Army hosted several outreach events to enhance public awareness and to help communities celebrate the Army's 250th birthday.

A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk prepares to land on the USS George Washington while the aircraft carrier is underway in the Philippine Sea, June 15, 2025.

Soldiers participate in an exportable combat training capability exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., June 15, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance unit readiness by providing realistic, scenario-driven training in a home-station environment.

Navy Seaman An Tran, a hospital corpsman, retrieves a mosquito trap at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 12, 2025. Tran helps monitor mosquito populations to protect the base's staff, residents and service members from disease.

Sailors and airmen participate in a parade during American Day in Misawa, Japan, June 15, 2025. The event brought together U.S. and Japanese communities to celebrate American culture and to build stronger bonds among the allied defense partners.

Army 1st Lt. Davonta Vaughn and interpreter Fa Ganbaatar speak to Mongolian Armed Forces Staff Sgt. Dadaasuren Tumen Ulzii during foot patrol training as part of Khaan Quest at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia, June 16, 2025. The exercise is designed to promote regional peace and security.

President Donald J. Trump administers the oath of enlistment to soldiers from around the country in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. It was one in a series of events to mark the Army's 250th birthday, including a parade, flyovers, a Golden Knights parachute demonstration, a concert and fireworks.

Soldiers piloting CH-47 Chinooks pass the Washington Monument during a flyover of the Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, June 14, 2025. The flyover included eight Chinooks, 16 AH-64 Apache helicopters and 16 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

Soldiers participate in the Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. The parade included soldiers in historical and modern uniforms, marching alongside equipment and vehicles from key eras of Army history to showcase how the force has evolved since 1775.

An Air Force F-15EX Eagle II sits on the flight line at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., June 11, 2025. The aircraft visited the base as part of a site activation task force, an initial step to prepare the 127th Wing with the right infrastructure, personnel and support for the incoming F-15EX and KC-46 Pegasus missions.

Soldiers march in the Army 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. The parade included soldiers in historical and modern uniforms, marching alongside equipment and vehicles from key eras of Army history to represent how the force has evolved since 1775.

The winners of the 82nd Airborne Division's Best Squad Competition participate in a fitness competition as part of the Army's 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall in Washington, June 14, 2025.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Starr, a trumpeter assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet "Big Wave" Brass Band, performs at St. Thomas High School during Pacific Partnership in Nadi, Fiji, June 11, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities.