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Photos of the Week

Squad Aiming Laser is an ultra-compact, all-digital, multi-function laser system. It provides both visible and near-infrared (NIR) aiming pointers and illumination, allowing Marines to locate, identify, and engage targets in the most contentious environments and harshest conditions. (Editors note: As I have previously mentioned, part of the licencing agreement for using official images from DOD entities requires the use of original captions. This one doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but it is what it is. The image is too cool to allow a crappy caption to keep it out.)

Army

Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) travel on a glacier in Snohomish County, Washington, July 21, 2026. Basic Mountaineer Operator–Summer is one of two phases of the Basic Mountaineer Operator course, providing Special Operations Soldiers with the mountaineering skills needed to operate in mountainous terrain. 1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Oh)

Navy

A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the pilot house aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), Aug. 6, 2026. Gonzalez is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron Green, a New York native and a grenadier with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, launches a RQ-20B Puma small unmanned aircraft during a company-level urban assault during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 at Range 220, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 30, 2026. SLTE is a premier training event that ensures the Marine Corps remains a highly lethal, adaptable force capable of dominating the future multi-domain fight.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Avilaramirez)

Air Force

Recently deployed Airmen hug their families after returning to Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, July 27, 2026. The Airmen returned home following a routine deployment to an undisclosed location in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guardsmen shoot a 50-caliber machine gun aboard the Legend-class cutter USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) during training in the Pacific Ocean, July 16, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 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. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)

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