DOW Support to the Southern Border

Marine Corps Pfc. Jacob Matura, a rifleman assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares concertina wire during barrier reinforcement operations in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 2, 2026.

A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and airmen assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group, simulate attaching equipment for an external lift in support of a deployment for training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 4, 2026.

An airman assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing scans a crew member for simulated radiological contamination during an exercise at the Nebraska National Guard Air Base in Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 7, 2026. The inspection ensured potential contamination was identified and contained, protecting aircrew, maintenance personnel and aircraft, while validating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response procedures.

U.S. airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron perform simulated airfield damage repairs during a bilateral exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2026.

An airman assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing deices an aircraft during a nuclear operations readiness exercise at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Feb. 7, 2026. The exercise tested the wing's ability to rapidly generate aerial refueling capabilities in support of unconventional warfare operations.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique Brown-Irvin, a steelworker and instructor at the Naval Construction Training Center, guides Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, while he operates a virtual reality headset that training center students use to practice welding during a tour of Naval Construction Training Center Gulfport in Gulfport, Miss., Feb. 4, 2026.

District of Columbia National Guard soldiers conduct emergency response training at the D.C. Armory in Washington, Feb. 5, 2026. The training ensures soldiers remain prepared to rapidly respond to emergencies while supporting public safety operations.

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assemble a very small aperture terminal during a satellite communication electromagnetic interference training event at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2026.

Air Force Senior Airman Colin Gauthier, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 77th Fighter Generation Squadron, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a weapons loading vehicle during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 3, 2026.

Soldiers complete a ruck march on the final day of the 30th Troop Command Best Warrior Competition in Tullahoma, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2026. The competition showcased the command's commitment to readiness, discipline and excellence by challenging soldiers to demonstrate the skills, resilience and warrior ethos required to succeed in today's operational environment.

Army Sgt. David Starling prepares target location information during Dynamic Front at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 7, 2026. The exercise focused on synchronized command and fires planning, maneuvering through a complex landscape of assembly area operations, artillery acumen and live firing drills.

Marines maneuver toward an objective during a live-fire training event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Feb. 3, 2026. The training was designed to refine weapon system and tactical proficiency, strengthening overall combat readiness.

Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure the flight deck during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2026.

A soldier attending the Infantry Advanced Leader Course participates in a field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026.

Marines conduct military operations during urban terrain training as part of a maritime sensing and infantry tactics exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026. The training allowed Marines to refine advanced battle tracking skills to detect, identify and monitor friendly forces.

Soldiers set up an M777 Alpha 2 medium towed howitzer during Table XV qualification at 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. Table XV integrations test fires within a tactical scenario to validate crews' ability to execute fire missions safely and accurately.

Ahead of Super Bowl LX, North American Aerospace Defense Command F-15s assigned to the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing, in coordination with the Civil Air Patrol, conduct a live‑fly exercise simulating a temporary flight restriction violation intercept near Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026. The exercise reinforced the importance of compliance and the integrated efforts used to safeguard North American airspace.

Marines apply camouflage paint during a serial rehearsal for a raid aboard the USS Comstock in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 3, 2026.

Sailors operate a 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat during operations aboard the USS Tripoli in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 5, 2026.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ismael Briseno aims an M240B light machine gun during a small-craft action team drill aboard the USS Tripoli in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 6, 2026.