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Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week

The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” marches along the racetrack before the official start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026. The event is one of several commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Behind events such as this, there is a team of dedicated service members who train and are ready to demonstrate the flawless precision and unwavering discipline of the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Malachi Crawford)

Army

Army Sgt. James Stout, a cavalry scout assigned to the 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, fires on a simulated enemy target during the culminating combined platoon live-fire event of Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 2026 at Penanjong Garrison, Brunei, Aug. 20, 2026. The bilateral exercise between U.S. Army Pacific and the Royal Brunei Land Force is designed to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation in the Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anthony Ackah-Mensah)

Navy

The Harpoon Coastal Defense System (HCDS) executed Developmental Test (DT-1) at Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR) in July 2026 validating the system’s ability to engage and neutralize maritime threats. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

Marine Corps

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 9, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Air Force

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs an aerial demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 14, 2026. Condensation forms around the aircraft due to rapid changes in air pressure and humidity during high-speed maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

Coast Guard

A U.S. Coast Guard 26-foot Over the Horizon Small Boat crew assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903), prepares to conduct bilateral maritime law enforcement operations June 24, 2026. The crew conducted 26 customs inspections of foreign-flagged sailing vessels while collaborating with Fijian partners. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy CGC Harriet Lane)