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Photos of the Week

A rainbow frames the Washington Monument prior to the Freedom 250 UFC press event at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, June 12, 2026. Freedom 250 is a multi-event celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence by bringing together civic, cultural, educational, and philanthropic partners to strengthen national unity and honor American history. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Norris)

Army

Delaware Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 126th Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) unit conduct water rescue training alongside members of the Delaware Air Rescue Team (DART) along the Delaware River, April 9, 2026. The training focused on advanced water rescue techniques, including rescue swimmer insertion and extraction, hoist operations and interagency coordination. During the exercise, participating agencies responded to a real-world report of a missing boater in the Delaware Bay, transitioning from training to an active search and rescue mission. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Bryanna Bailey

Navy

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jordan Orr, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals an AH-1 Cobra, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, to the Essex flight deck, June 8, 2026, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)

Marine Corps

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 8, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Air Force

Military working dog CCoolahan lies on the floor following his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 5, 2026. The ceremony recognized CCoolahan’s service to the U.S. Air Force and the 802d Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Robins)

As a side note, if you ever encounter a MWD with the first letter of their name doubled like Ccoolahan here, it means that dog came out of the MWD breeding program at JB San Antonio Lackland.

Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team maneuvers a U.S. Coast Guard 29-foot Response Boat-Small during a pursuit demonstration to Senior leaders with Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Marine Forces South, 4th Fleet Navy South and the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (Brazilian Marine Corps) on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, June 09, 2026. The Maritime Staff Talk demonstrated the Coast Guard’s capabilities during law enforcement missions and the long-standing Partnership between the U.S. and Brazilian Marine Corps. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vincent Moreno)

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