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U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hold a formal change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

During this time-honored military tradition held on July 10, 2026, Col. Benjamin B. Harrison (a native of California) officially relinquished command of the historic regiment to incoming commander Col. Steven C. Allshouse (a native of New Jersey). The 11th Marine Regiment acts as the premier artillery regiment of the 1st Marine Division.

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Watch the live graduation ceremony for the Defense Information School (DINFOS) Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) Classes 140-26 and 150-26, brought to you by Defense Now.

[Event Details]
📅 Date: July 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:50 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
📍 Location: Defense Information School (Fort Meade, MD)

[About the Event]
Join us in celebrating the newest generation of military storytellers, public affairs specialists, and visual information experts as they complete their rigorous training at DINFOS. These service members are now ready to deploy worldwide, documenting military operations and communicating critical information on behalf of the Department of Defense.

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Witness the culmination of thirteen weeks of grueling physical, mental, and moral transformation. Welcome to the live broadcast of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego Graduation ceremony for Lima Company. Broadcast live on July 10, 2026, watch as these recruits finally step onto the parade deck to claim the title of United States Marine.

From standing on the iconic yellow footprints to conquering the grueling Crucible hike and receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the recruits of Lima Company have proven they have what it takes to join the world's most elite fighting force. This broadcast captures the full tradition and pageantry of the USMC Pass in Review, honoring the dedication of the newest generation of Marines and the families who supported them.

Whether you are a proud parent watching from home, a veteran reliving your own graduation on the West Coast, or a future poolee preparing for the challenge, Defense Now brings you front-row access to this proud military tradition.

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Capt. Kent Davis officially becomes the newest commanding officer of Recruit Training Command (RTC) in this historic Change of Command ceremony. Watch the full military tradition as leadership transitions at the U.S. Navy’s only boot camp.

On July 10, 2026, the prestigious Change of Command ceremony took place at Recruit Training Command, officially welcoming Capt. Kent Davis as the new commanding officer. RTC, located at Naval Station Great Lakes, is responsible for transforming civilians into basically trained U.S. Navy Sailors.

In this video, Defense Now brings you front-row access to the time-honored naval traditions, the passing of the colors, and the first official remarks from Capt. Davis as he steps into this critical leadership role.

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Join Defense Now for the official Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command Headquarters (MRDC-HQ). Watch live as military leadership transitions and the command colors are passed, marking a new chapter in Army medical innovation and readiness.

🗓️ Date: July 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:20 AM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT
📍 Location: MRDC Headquarters

The U.S. Army MRDC is the Army's medical materiel developer, with responsibility for medical research, development, and acquisition. They are vital to ensuring our warfighters are protected and ready. Tune in to witness this time-honored military tradition!

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The U.S. Department of State, in unprecedented coordination with private-sector partners including Amazon, is massively expanding its humanitarian air bridge to Venezuela.

On July 9, 2026, more than 36 tons of critical humanitarian aid departed from the cargo area at Miami International Airport (MIA). This marks the first of seven planned relief flights bound for Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, aiming to deliver essential supplies directly to those in need.

Watch as government and private sector logistics merge to execute this massive international relief operation.

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Welcome to Defense Now. Watch the Official U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) Boot Camp Graduation live from Naval Station Great Lakes. Today, we celebrate the transformation of civilian recruits into United States Navy Sailors during the time-honored "Pass in Review" ceremony.

🔴 LIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
Start Time: 9:15 AM EDT
Ceremony Conclusion: 12:00 PM EDT
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026

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President Donald Trump holds a historic bilateral meeting with the President of the Syrian Arab Republic to discuss the stabilization of Syria, the lifting of US sanctions, and massive shifts in Middle East geopolitics.

From addressing deep underground nuclear material in Iran to Israel's military movements in Lebanon, this press conference covers some of the most critical defense and global news of the year. Subscribe to Defense Now for the latest updates on global defense, foreign policy, and military strategy!

In this bilateral meeting, President Donald Trump and the President of the Syrian Arab Republic discuss the recent stabilization of Syria following the fall of its former regime. Both leaders highlight the positive impact of the US lifting sanctions on Syria. The press conference then transitions to a wide-ranging Q&A session where President Trump fields questions on Middle Eastern geopolitics (including Iran, Israel, and Lebanon), US energy production, the domestic economy, inflation, and crime rates.

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hold a critical bilateral meeting following the NATO summit to discuss a groundbreaking Patriot missile deal, drone warfare, and a pathway to peace with Russia. Meanwhile, Trump issues a stern warning to Iran, detailing aggressive U.S. military strikes against Iranian naval and radar assets.

In this pivotal meeting, the conversation dual-tracks between two massive global conflicts. First, Trump and Zelenskyy focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine. They cover strategies for securing a peace deal with Russia, Ukraine’s shifting technological advancements on the battlefield, and a novel proposal for the U.S. to license the production of Patriot missiles and drones directly to Ukraine.

Second, President Trump abruptly pivots to the Middle East, detailing devastating, ongoing U.S. military actions against Iran. Alongside Pete Hegseth, Trump describes recent strikes that wiped out Iranian naval assets and radar sites in response to attacks on shipping vessels, threatening to target vital Iranian infrastructure if the aggression continues.

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Welcome to Defense Now!
In this exclusive press gaggle aboard Air Force One, President Trump addresses the press corps on a wide range of critical defense, foreign policy, and domestic issues. From recent military actions against Iran to NATO burden-sharing and US troop deployments, this briefing provides a comprehensive look at the administration's current strategic priorities.

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