USA Patriotism!

"Americans" ... is a reminding tribute to all Americans ... and the ones yet born ... of the indomitable spirit and determination of every American generation ... that has made our beloved, great country ... the shining symbol of freedom, global humanitarian, economic leader, and the premiere world power. Never forget ... that ... Americans ... are the reasons ... for our beloved USA ... that would never have been ... without Her independence won ... by Americans! Nor would there be ... Americans today ... without all the Americans throughout our beloved, blessed nation's history ... who went beyond self for country's sake ... and none more so than our Greatest Generation! Be proud of your American heritage!

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, provide an offensive opposition force during 3d Battalion 6th Regiment’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Then-Lt. Col. Willy Buhl and his Marines, including then-Sgt. Maj. Chris Pruitt, were on the front lines of the second battle of Fallujah, codenamed Operation Phantom Fury and Operation al-Fajr. The U.S.-led offensive began November 7, 2004, and now, two decades later, the battle stands as a testament to the courage of those who fought ... a warning of war's brutality, and a reminder of the long road to healing for all involved.

A beautiful autumn scene of the Winnewissa Falls in Pipestone National Monument with the trail crossing Pipestone Creek below.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) pulls out of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNS) to conduct a scheduled underway to test equipment and systems in preparation for future operations.

Multiple nuclear peer adversaries challenge the U.S. and its allies' and partners' security might require adjustments to the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review to sustain the ability to achieve nuclear deterrence, in light of enhanced nuclear capabilities of China and Russia and possible lack of nuclear arms control agreements.

Members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Honor Guard stand watch in front of CBP’s new Valor Memorial while invited guests read the names of fallen CBP officers and agents etched into glass honor wall after a dedication ceremony at the CBP headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Air Force 908th Flying Training Wing conducts a four-day combat readiness exercise (CRE) featuring all squadrons within the 908th Mission Support Group, the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and wing staff elements at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

USAF TSgt. Jordan Dodd’s journey over the past 13 years has brought her a career she loves, new experiences worldwide, and recognition for her service. With her sights now set on becoming an officer, her story reflects resilience and dedication ... along with being committed to instilling Air Force core values in her Airmen.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crews interdict a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.