General Joseph Francis Dunford

Forged in the fire and rooted in the mission. 💥🖤
STRIKE soldiers bring precision, power, and teamwork to the fight. From the woods of the battlefield, we train to dominate.

3rd Marine Division Marines tackle the challenging terrain of Japan during exercise Fuji Viper.
The exercise tested their ability to adapt, communicate, and execute missions in challenging conditions.

Touchdown in Türkiye! 🛬
Soldiers and Airmen touched down at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye today aboard a C-130, kicking off 25! This biennial exercise is all about strengthening our partnerships, boosting readiness, and building a more secure Europe through realistic joint training. Let the collaboration begin! 🤝
| | U.S. Army | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı … Touchdown in Türkiye! 🛬
Soldiers and Airmen touched down at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye today aboard a C-130, kicking off 25! This biennial exercise is all about strengthening our partnerships, boosting readiness, and building a more secure Europe through realistic joint training. Let the collaboration begin! 🤝
| | U.S. Army | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı … Touchdown in Türkiye! 🛬
Soldiers and Airmen touched down at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye today aboard a C-130, kicking off 25! This biennial exercise is all about strengthening our partnerships, boosting readiness, and building a more secure Europe through realistic joint training. Let the collaboration begin! 🤝
| | U.S. Army | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı …

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⚓ Parade of Ships ⚓
Today, the USS New York (LPD 21), USS Oakhill (L*D 51), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), Bay-class cutter USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109), and the HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434), a Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel, sailed down the Hudson River in arrival for .
America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. 2025 honors the U.S. Navy, , and U.S. Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas.

Stamp of Approval
Three new US Postal Service commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the , U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army sit on display during a First Day of Issuance Ceremony on Freedom Plaza, Washington, D.C.
The unveiling of the Marine Corps' 250th stamp is one of many events scheduled throughout the year to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.
📍 Freedom Plaza, Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2025)
📷 Photos by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Deonte Rowell

Morning Rush
recruits participate in a Day Movement Course as a part of Basic Warrior Training (BWT).
BWT is a week-long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers.
📍 MCRD Parris Island, S.C. (May 13, 2025)
📷 U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt Brendan Custer

Mud Brothers
with the Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course 2-25 take part in a “Fighting Holes” training event at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Squads engaged head-to-head inside fighting holes, simulating close-quarter combat while implementing techniques learned within the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.
📍 Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 13, 2025
📷 Marine Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

Small Unit, Big Shots
with 2d Marine Division take part in dry-fire squad attack drills as part of a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course (TSULC).
The Marines participated in TSULC to provide small unit leaders the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, confidence, and proficiency to lead Marines in combat scenarios.
📍 Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2025
📷 Marine Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

Sky Soldiers Back At It!🪂🎯😎
U.S. Army assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare for a combined arms blank fire exercise at the , Sept. 21.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Randis Monroe)

U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Train like you fight.
Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers conduct a stress live fire exercise at the Camp Ethan Allan Training Site.
The objective is to replicate the conditions experience while moving during combat.
📷 by Staff Sgt. Barbara Pendl