1st Marine Aircraft Wing has started to phase out the AH-1W Super Cobra for the AH-1Z Viper in Okinawa, Japan. The AH-1Z Viper comes as an upgrade to the previous AH-1W Super Cobra, bringing improved flight and weapons capabilities.

One U.S. Army child's passion for baking has landed him a spot on the Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship" and a chance at winning $25,000.

The Vinson View

Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters fly by the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean. The pilots and helicopters are assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FOUR, HSC-4.

U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano

Between New Year’s resolutions, physical fitness test prep and spring #marathon training, a lot of people are into #running right now. But which is better for you: the treadmill or outdoors?

Hugs for a career well done.

NY Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert Wold greets his loved ones following his traditional military "final flight" at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Latham, N.Y. Wold, an #IraqWar veteran and master U.S. Army aviator with 5,400+ flight hours in numerous aircraft, retires this month after 40 years of military service. We salute you, sir!

U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Drumsta

If you thought that last touchdown was awesome, you should see what happened before the #NationalChampionship game!

If you’ve been deployed to the #MiddleEast, you know the harm sand can do. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, has its scientists and engineers creating a coating technology designed to help prevent sand from causing damage to military equipment.

#ICYMI: The first pieces of equipment from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Iron Brigade) rolled off the boat in Germany this past weekend to start back-to-back rotations of U.S. troops and armor in #Europe: http://go.usa.gov/x9nXR

Watch as Hurlburt Field Airmen conduct a flyover during the 2017 College Football Championship!

Today, Chairman of The Joint Staff General Dunford hosted the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. For the last 35 years, Secretary Carter has worked on behalf of our nation's military, implementing reforms to ensure that the next generation of warfighters is as excellent as the fighting force of today.

WATCH LIVE: The Armed Forces bid farewell to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall today at 3pm EST.

Need some #MondayMotivation? We all need an extra push sometimes, and the stories of our great heroes can help inspire you.

Today, we honor a U.S. Navy seaman who, through his heroic efforts on the USS Oklahoma during the #PearlHarbor attacks, was the first from World War II to earn the Medal of Honor.

Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter test-fire a Mark 46 torpedo launching system. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, #Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ford Williams

For most, going to the barber isn't an unusual experience. Day in and day out, service members trek to the barbershop to stay within Navy grooming regulations. On board the USS PORTER (DDG-78) Seaman Devonta Allen is making this experience special.

While rescuing members of the U.S. Marine Corps in #Afghanistan, United States Air Force Staff Sgt. August O’Niell’s leg was hit by enemy fire, which eventually led to an impossible decision: amputation. But it hasn’t kept him from his desire to continue on as a pararescueman – it’s just changed the way he gets things done.

Growing up, the U.S. Coast Guard changed the life of a young kid. Now, that kid is Chief Petty Officer Carlton White, and he's returning the favor by mentoring students at his school as part of the Partnership in Education (PIE) program.

Nothing like a nighttime flight!

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarret Hal signals as crew members remove chocks and chains from a MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 as it prepares to lift off from the flight deck of USS Mahan (DDG 72) during flight quarters.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford

Holy. Smokes.

Marines put out a jet fuel fire during a training exercise at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S.C. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real-life scenarios.

Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Science is so amazing!
U.S. Army researchers tested 3-D printed unmanned aircraft systems that were created on-demand for specific missions.