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Corporals Course 1-26 Graduation [Image 8 of 12]
The U.S. Marine Corps held the Corporals Course 1‑26 graduation on March 20, 2026 at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland. 1st Sgt. Prince Prempeh presented certificates to Cpl. Keith Teschmaker and fellow graduates, recognizing their readiness as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense specialists. The course equips junior non‑commissioned officers with Marine Corps policies, warfighting principles, and small‑unit tactics. Family, friends, and fellow Marines gathered to honor the achievement.
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JTF-DC Commanding General Battlefield Circulation [Image 4 of 9]
The U.S. Army’s Joint Task Force‑District of Columbia (JTF‑DC) has mobilized roughly 2,500 National Guard personnel to support the DC Safe and Beautiful mission. Guard members are working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department to bolster security for residents, commuters and...
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Coast Guard, SWAT and TSA Conduct Maritime Training in Juneau, Alaska [Image 3 of 10]
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard, Juneau Police Department’s SWAT team, and the Transportation Security Administration conducted a joint maritime active‑shooter drill aboard a passenger vessel in Juneau, Alaska. The exercise simulated a hostile shooter scenario to test coordinated boarding,...
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Coast Guard, SWAT and TSA Conduct Maritime Training in Juneau, Alaska [Image 8 of 10]
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard, Juneau Police Department SWAT team, and the Transportation Security Administration conducted a joint maritime active‑shooter drill aboard a passenger vessel in Juneau, Alaska. The exercise simulated an armed attacker on the ship, testing coordinated...
![HSC-23 Conducts Flight Operations with USS John P. Murtha Ahead of Artemis II Recovery [Image 4 of 6]](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2604/9605313/250w_q95.jpg)
HSC-23 Conducts Flight Operations with USS John P. Murtha Ahead of Artemis II Recovery [Image 4 of 6]
On April 8, 2026, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC‑23) performed flight‑deck operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD‑26) in the Pacific. The ship is positioned in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to support NASA’s Artemis II mission recovery, which will retrieve the Orion crew capsule...
Balikatan 26: U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines Servicemembers Conduct a Key Leader Engagement Ahead of Maritime Sustainment Operations...
During Balikatan 26, U.S. Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) convened a key leader engagement in Cagayan de Oro to introduce senior commanders responsible for the Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) offload. The briefing detailed logistics planning for the...
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U.S. and ROK Marines Conduct Military Operations on Urban Terrain Training [Image 4 of 7]
U.S. Marines from Company A, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Republic of Korea Marines from 2nd Company, Engineer Support Battalion, participated in the Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1 on March 31, 2026 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea. The...
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NATO Partners Strengthen Interoperability and Readiness Through Collaboration at Ramstein [Image 11 of 11]
NATO partners gathered at Ramstein Air Base for the European Airborne Airlift Conference, showcasing joint training and interoperability initiatives. U.S. Air Force loadmasters performed static‑line jumps, illustrating rapid deployment capabilities essential for large‑scale airborne operations. The event highlighted coordinated efforts...
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F35A Lightning IIs Arrive at Misawa Air Base [Image 4 of 7]
On March 27‑28 2026 the U.S. Air Force delivered its first F‑35A Lightning II jets to Misawa Air Base in northern Japan, assigning them to the 13th Fighter Squadron. The arrival was highlighted by a panther mascot statue and a high‑resolution photo released...
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3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Conducts Battle Skills Training Exercise [Image 11 of 13]
On March 25, 2026, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade held a staff battle‑skills training exercise (BSTEX) at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The drill centered on command and control for Marine Air‑Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations, emphasizing staff processes and...
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Hanuman Guardian | US Army Soldiers Execute Air Assault Operations in Thailand [Image 8 of 9]
The U.S. Army’s 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment conducted an air‑assault mission in Lop Buri, Thailand, on March 15, 2026, as part of the 17th annual Hanuman Guardian exercise. Soldiers boarded a UH‑60 Black Hawk from the 16th Combat Aviation...
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US - Royal Thai Partners Kick Off Hanuman Guardian 26 [Image 8 of 9]
U.S. Army soldiers from the 1‑2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and Thailand’s 112th Stryker Brigade launched the 17th Hanuman Guardian exercise in Lopburi on March 9, 2026. The bilateral drill emphasizes realistic combined‑arms training to boost combat readiness. It also...
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USS Tripoli Conducts Damage Control Drill [Image 7 of 10]
On March 7, 2026, the America‑class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) conducted a damage‑control drill while underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s Indo‑Pacific area of operations. The exercise was part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, which includes USS New Orleans (LPD‑18), USS San Diego...
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USS Tripoli Conducts Damage Control Drill [Image 5 of 10]
On March 7, 2026 the America‑class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) conducted a damage‑control drill while underway with its Amphibious Ready Group. The ARG includes USS New Orleans (LPD‑18), USS San Diego (LPD‑22) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The exercise took place in the U.S. 7th...
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USS Tripoli Conducts Damage Control Drill [Image 10 of 10]
On March 7, 2026 the USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) performed a comprehensive damage‑control drill while underway with its Amphibious Ready Group. The ARG, comprising the amphibious transport docks USS New Orleans (LPD‑18) and USS San Diego (LPD‑22) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, operated in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s...