His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026.

U.S. Air Force Airmen charge for their next position during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2026.

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Cor...

The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, walk down a red carpet with the Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Monica Crowley.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for stat...

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026.

Members of Joint Base Andrews inspect gas mask equipment.

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026.