NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES., (January 1, 2026): Office of the Chief, Army Reserve - Hundreds of thousands of individuals celebrate the beginning of 2026 as confetti falls from the sky in Times Square, New York. Following the fireworks, New Year's Eve attendees watched a 4-minute montage commemorating the history of the United States and watched the America 250 Ball drop. This image is a product of the USAR Stock Project, which provides high-quality imagery highlighting the soldier experience. (U.S. Army Photo By: First Sergeant Gregory Williams/Released)