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A Ride with the Coast Guard Reserve (01:55)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval ensures that a Coast Guard boat is ready for search-and-rescue and maritime law enforcement missions.

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval ensures that a Coast Guard boat is ready for search-and-rescue and maritime law enforcement missions.

Cheval drills two days a month at Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C., so he is able to maintain his civilian career in computer science while following his passion for driving boats and protecting others.

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Trained to Put Out Flames

Trained to Put Out Flames (00:24)

An Airman in the Air National Guard describes his role as a firefighter. Not only does he help protect the F-16 aircraft, but he also fights fires at the nearby airport.

  • Air National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted
The Marine Sentries

The Marine Sentries (04:05)

Four Marines are always on guard at the West Wing of the White House.

  • Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Lives in Her Hands

Lives in Her Hands (02:48)

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Josefina Martinez handles the radio, including distress calls.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Standing Guard

Standing Guard

A member of the Air Force Reserve guards the flight line at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.

  • Air Force Reserve
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Just Like a Fire Department

Just Like a Fire Department (02:24)

In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds.

  • Air National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted, Officer
On Track to a Law Enforcement Career

On Track to a Law Enforcement Career (02:39)

Staff Sgt. Michael Devaughn trains to become a police officer by attending college and serving in the Army Reserve.

  • Army Reserve
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Breaking Out the Big Guns

Breaking Out the Big Guns (02:30)

Master-at-arms Melanie Molina describes her weapons training and her daily tasks in the Navy.

  • Navy Reserve, Navy
  • Working
  • Enlisted

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