Cmdr. Avondoglio, commanding officer of Navy Reserve Cyber Protection Team Pensacola, speaks to participating cyber protection teams during Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) January 2026. MOBEX’s translate classroom instruction into operational readiness in support of reserve integration for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Hennessy)

U.S. Navy Lt. Hannah Cunningham, left, assigned to En-route Care System (ERCS) Team 52, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Daniel Rodriguez, right, assigned to ERCS Team 52, treat a patient aboard a small boat during a ship-to-shore medical evacuation exercise as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2026. AE26 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz)

N/A

MAKO Challenge 2026

Official photo of Mr. James D. Kern, acting assistant for Systems Integration and Compatibility for U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). Mr. Kern is a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service (SES). (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)