American firepower and unmatched lethality was on full display during Talisman Sabre 25. Multinational forces demonstrated integrated fires and maneuver capabilities across multiple domains during a Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise, held in Queensland, Australia, July 2025.

On this day in 1990, the U.S. launched Operation Desert Shield, answering Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait with swift military action. See how the operation began.

Happy 76th Birthday to the DOD! 76 years of standing watch, defending freedom and protecting the nation we love. From the battlefields of history to the frontiers of space and cyberspace, our mission remains unwavering: peace through strength.

D.C. National Guard reporting for duty The #USArmy has activated the D.C. National Guard as directed by the President under Title 32 to assist Federal and Washington D.C. law enforcement within the national capitol. U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Deonte Rowell, August 12,

Aug 15 5AM AST: Here are the latest Key Messages from Tropical Storm #Erin. Erin is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later today. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecast and potential impacts at hurricanes.gov

.U.S. Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, the National Guard chief, rallied with DC Army National Guard troops in Washington. These patriots are mission-locked and ready to uphold safety and order in the nation’s capital. 💪

National Guard in action!

🔥Stephen Miller just tore into left-wing protesters outside Union Station: “We’re gonna ignore these stupid white hippies! Go home and take a nap. They’re all over 90 years old! We’re gonna get back to protecting the people of Washington DC.”

GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

Thank you to our great National Guard members who are out keeping the streets of Washington, DC safe everyday. These amazing beautiful women are from Louisiana. Thank you, Governor Jeff Landry!

Perfected skills. Lethal accuracy. This is more than a competition, it’s a proving ground. Follow us for more Best Squad coverage coming October 2025. Learn more here: army.mil/bestsquad/

🎖️ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces establishment of Mexican Border Defense Medal Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal is established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for Defense Department support to U.S. Customs and Border

.U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers are hard at work to see who will represent the command in the Army's Best Squad Competition. Stay tuned for more coverage of Best Squad Competition!

Realistic training keeps our Soldiers' skills sharp and ready. In this video National Guard Soldiers take part in annual aviation training at Camp Grayling in Michigan. 🎥 Sgt. Olivia Lauer, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Teaching conflict resolution. Turns out, the M240 speaks a universal language at about 650 rounds per minute. These trainees are becoming fluent. 🎥 Braxton Lee, US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

Locked in and lethal. US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Trainees conduct shoulder launched munitions training , on Patton Range at U.S. Army Garrison learning to engage enemy personnel, light armored vehicles, bunkers, and other field fortifications in close combat.

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Coast Guard just offloaded 76,000+ lbs of illegal drugs in Florida, the largest single bust in its history. 76 thousand. Insane.

Democrats love crime.

10 brutal days. No excuses. One coveted Air Assault badge. Air Assault School doesn’t welcome the weak. It’s a battleground for the disciplined, the relentless, and those who refuse to quit. 🎥 Sgt. Amber Edwards -- Defense Media Activity

Wishing our Army Reserve Soldiers, their families, and the nation a happy and safe #LaborDay!