Military Glossary
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon talks about his thoughts on the enlistment process and joining the Coast Guard before he ships off to Recruit Training.
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon talks about the enlistment process and his thoughts on joining the Military before he ships off to Coast Guard Recruit Training. Boon, who prepared both mentally and physically for boot camp and received advice on joining from retired servicemembers, plans to use the GI Bill to further his education after serving.
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Alex Fan and his fellow Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students engage in an exercise in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) teaches leadership development, military skills and career training to college students alongside civilian academic studies.
In the Student Flight Program, Air National Guard recruits train before shipping to Basic Military Training (BMT).
New and re-enlisting reservists take the Oath of Enlistment on "Air Force Reserve Night" at an Atlanta Braves baseball game.
Currently, an individual may have to visit a MEPS a few times to complete enlistment, but changes are underway that will help speed up the process significantly.
Soldiers have the option to re-enlist in the Army, as long as they do so at least 90 days prior to their separation date.
Marine Corps recruiters describe the traits they look for in future Marines.
During Induction Day, approximately 1,200 new midshipmen begin four years of training and education at the Naval Academy.
The U.S. Air Force Academy offers a wide variety of intramural sports as a fun way to stay active and build student camaraderie.
Students at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., participate in training exercises.
An Army National Guard recruiter describes the benefits available to college students who decide to join.
Students at military colleges are taught the skills to lead in both military and civilian environments.
Servicemembers at Minot Air Force Base in Ward County, N.D., talk about their roles in the Military and why they chose to serve.
Recruiters are available to answer questions about what it's like to be in the Air Force Reserve.
Every applicant must undergo a physical exam at MEPS to ensure he or she can meet the demands of service.
Jeff Davis, an Army ROTC cadet at Old Dominion University, balances his college education with his military training.
A Marine Corps recruiter talks to a young man about opportunities in the Marine Corps.
Lt. Scott Woods, left, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Machinist's Mate 1st Class Adam Bunker-Worley on Ellis Island in New York Harbor.
Recruiters are available to answer questions and help prepare recruits for Basic Training and life in the Air Force.
Seaman Recruit Anthony Lawing, a recent college graduate, explains why he chose the Coast Guard as a career option.
An Army National Guard recruit receives a physical at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
This Senior & Junior Military Colleges guide describes the colleges' unique combination of higher education and ROTC military instruction.
An Air National Guard member discusses the opportunities for world travel and education that the Guard offers.
Air Force reservists take the Oath of Enlistment at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests, commonly called the ASVAB, is designed to help match military applicants with the right careers.
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