Military Glossary
1st Lt. Mansour Elhihi, an F-15 fighter pilot, gives a tour of his off-base apartment.
1st Lt. Mansour Elhihi, an F-15 fighter pilot, gives a tour of his off-base apartment. Air Force officers living off-base are given a basic housing allowance each month to pay for rent. The amount received depends on rank, location and job specialty.
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A patient at the Courtland Rehabilitation and Living Center is greeted by Sierra, a three-year-old Great Dane therapy dog.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Delynn Gibson and his son Cadet Cody Gibson talk about how being in the Army National Guard has brought them closer.
Employees describe the recreation benefits available at the Northwest Adventure Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, discusses the benefits offered to guard members at any military base that may be nearby.
During drill weekend, enlisted members of the Air Force Reserve have lunch at the Olympic Dining Facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Pvt. James Alaniz describes what life is like for a young Soldier on post.
Marines are provided with opportunities to continue their education during and after service.
Aviation Ordnanceman Karina Cortes gives a tour of her workspace on the USS Wasp in Virginia Beach, Va., as well as her apartment and where she goes to have fun when she's off-duty.
For Air Force families, playgrounds and parks located on-base are a convenient place for parents to meet and have their children play together.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Wilson Usma cuts hair for Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Stenback in a damage controlman shop onboard a cutter.
The wife of an Army National Guard Soldier describes her sense of pride in her husband's work.
1st Lt. Meridith Fonseca talks about her career in the Army Reserve and her civilian job at an outdoor gear company.
Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo enjoys rock climbing during his free time.
Staff Sgt. Rachel Garneau and Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle of the Air Force Reserve shop for name-brand products at an exchange store.
Soldiers fill their plates at an on-base seafood buffet. Military meals are nutritionally balanced, and the food is prepared by professional chefs.
A Marine officer stands holding a Mameluke sword, the oldest weapon still used in service by United States Armed Forces.
A kid's view of life at Naval Air Station Sigonella, a large Navy base in Italy.
Servicemembers at an Air Force recreation camp can rent boats, kayaks and tents to enjoy their time off-duty.
Four Coast Guardsmen put on their uniforms before performing as the Honor Guard during opening-day ceremonies at Boston's Fenway Park.
Country artist and Army National Guard Warrant Officer Darby Ledbetter reveals the effort that went into making a video for his song, "I Won't Let My Guard Down."
Maj. Philip Romanelli serves in the Army Reserve and also works for the Department of Homeland Security.
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson.
A father and son enjoy a playground on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Through activities like pony rides and football games, the Army helps build a sense of community among families on post.
Marines on assignment across the globe have an opportunity to travel and experience different cultures.
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