Spc. Tyler Eshelman gazes out the door while performing a practice ground evacuation in an HH-60M “Mike” model Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Knox, Ky., on June 22, 2024. Eshelman, a 15T Black Hawk mechanic stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, participates in the evacuation exercise with his team while training at Fort Knox. During medical evacuations, meticulous preparation through practice sessions helps ensure personnel and ground teams are prepared to execute their roles efficiently during emergencies.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer points at a journalist during a Senate Democratic Leadership media availability in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2025. Schumer addressed reporters about President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” and the administration’s postponement of a classified Senate briefing on U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
A woman smiles while celebrating Holi during the “Holi in the District” event at Union Market in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2025. Holi, a Hindu festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, brings people together through music, dancing, food and the tradition of throwing colored powder.
Noah P. receives a haircut while sitting on his father’s lap at Great Clips in Atlanta, Ga., on Nov. 15, 2025. Noah, 1, gets his second haircut from stylist Zila Yupoe as his father holds him for support. “He did so much better than last time,” Zila said. “He’s a good boy.”
Amadaz Jones drives his morning recycling route for Athens-Hocking Recycling Center in The Plains, Ohio, on Oct. 10, 2024. Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, collects and processes recyclable materials throughout southeast Ohio. “We pick up residential cans on Monday and Thursday,” Jones said. “Then we’re on campus during the weekend, too, helping keep the place clean and making rounds.”
Country music artist Josh Turner performs on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the 45th annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2025. The live broadcast celebrated the nation’s 249th birthday with music and fireworks as thousands gathered to watch the celebration.
Stan and Stella Buchtel hold hands in their longtime home in New Franklin, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 2023. Stan, 95, and Stella, 93, have been married for more than 75 years and continue to live in the home where they raised their children and watched their grandchildren grow up. Now, the couple gathers with family in the same home, hosting family events where they spend time with their great-grandchildren and where they held their great-great-grandchild for the first time.
The Jackson Ironmen celebrate after defeating the Miami Trace Panthers 24-21 during the 2025 OHSAA Division III Region 12 quarterfinal at Alumni Stadium in Jackson, Ohio, on Nov. 7, 2025. Jackson quarterback Bodhi Wolford (5) threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Ryan Seimetz (7) with 35.6 seconds remaining, completing a late comeback after Miami Trace led for most of the second half.
