The Forest Service, Patriot Restoration Ops, and Clear Lake Environmental Research Center planted 71,000 seedlings east of Nice and Lucerne in Northern California over eight days, restoring forestland burned by the 2018 Ranch Fire, part of the Mendocino Complex Fire that scorched 459,123 acres in 53 days. Video recorded July 7, 2026. (Forest Service video by Andrew Avitt)

  MotorTrend executed a special automotive content initiative titled America’s Greatest Drag Race, developed in recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Building on the established World’s Greatest Drag Race franchise, this project highlights American automotive engineering, performance, and general awesomeness through a field of eight vehicles representing a cross-section of U.S. performance brands. Designed as a large-scale visual spectacle in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the involvement of the United States Air Force is intended as an honorary and symbolic element, respectfully highlighting the service, its personnel, and its role in supporting a project that underscores national pride, innovation, and excellence.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas R. Funke, Electronics technician with CGC David Duren, shows off the David Duren at Coast Guard Base Seattle, WA, June 23, 2026. Funke gives a tour around a Fast Response Cutter (FRC) (U.S. Coast Guard video by Public Affairs 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez Villa)