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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.

Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Williams signals for ammunition during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 10, 2025. The training is designed to enhance unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration.

An Air Force A-10C "Warthog" Thunderbolt II flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker after being refueled over the skies of Virginia, June 11, 2025.

Children interact with a Quad-legged Unmanned Ground Vehicle during the Army's 250th birthday celebration at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 10, 2025.

U.S. Navy and NATO allied aircraft participate in an aerial formation during Baltic Operations 2025 in the Baltic Sea, June 12, 2025. The exercise is designed to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

Army Capt. David Smith tests a British Armed Forces SA80A3 rifle during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 6, 2025. The project tested the capabilities of new, lower-cost and portable technology against adversary drone threats.

Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Medrano garnishes a dessert with a chocolate bar during the Iron Chef competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 6, 2025.

Soldiers participate in a capabilities exercise while hosting national leaders at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 10, 2025. The exercise showcased precision, speed and tactical coordination.

Idaho Air National Guardsmen participate in a heavy weapons qualifications event at the Saylor Creek Range, Idaho, June 6, 2025. Airmen qualified on the M240 machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon and Mk19 grenade launcher.

A Marine translates directions to a member of the Panamanian military during patrol training at Naval Base Frigate Captain Noel Antonio Rodriguez Justavino, Panama, June 5, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is working to strengthen the two nations' strategic security partnership.

Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class Jordanne Jones, left, and Connor Croissant help repair a school during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Suva, Fiji, June 9, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management mission in the Indo-Pacific enhances regional partnerships and stability.

Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division yell "hooah" during Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll's speech at an event marking the Army's 250 birthday at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 10, 2025.

Airmen breach a container with a flash-bang device during training at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 6, 2025.

Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ho, right, a critical care flight paramedic, and a soldier role-playing as an injured patient are hoisted into a UH-60 Black Hawk during a training exercise near Fish Lake, Utah, June 7, 2025.