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Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week

The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, a full-size replica packet boat, along with the Tug C.L. Churchill and tender boats, transit the Black Rock Lock in Buffalo, New York, June 27, 2026. Operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the lock provide safe passage for vessels to travel between Buffalo Harbor and Tonawanda Harbor around the reefs, rapids and fast currents that exist in the upstream portion of the Niagara River, and – in combination with the New York Erie Canal – provides an inland water route between Lake Erie and the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Army photo by Avery Schneider)

Army

U.S. Army Cpl. Justin Khamninh, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter repairer and aircrew member, assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, observes his surroundings while flying as part of Exercise Salaknib 2026 near Cagayan North International Airport, Lal-lo, Philippines, June 7, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)

Navy


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USS Lake Erie (CG 70) Returns to Homeport Following Deployment
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2026) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following 11 months of sustained operations at sea in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations June 27, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Sandovalmendoza)

Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Oin Holt, a rifleman assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, sets security during a patrol as part of a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Paredes Air Station, Philippines, June 13, 2026. The course reinforced small-unit leadership and enhanced decision-making abilities in complex and demanding environments, supporting the Marine Corps’ ability to operate across the Indo-Pacific alongside allies and partners. Holt is from Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

Air Force

A Virginia Task Force 1 urban search and rescue team travels to Venezuela aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, June 26, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Daniel Holder)

Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle Sailing to Baltimore For Sail 250 from Annapolis Maryland June 25,2026. The Eagle is transiting through Annapolis on its way to Baltimore’s inner harbour.

Space Force

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the BlueBird 8-10 mission successfully launches from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on June 17, 2026. This was the 29th flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, TD7, and 21 Starlink missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen)