Military Glossary
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT). Although members of the Air Force Reserve can serve near home, recruits must go through Basic Training. The training takes place at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and lasts 8 ? weeks.
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Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
At the graduation ceremony following Basic Training, new Army Soldiers and their parents share their feelings.
During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds," performs aerial stunts at an air show.
On the verge of graduation from Recruit Training, recruits reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Parris Island, S.C.
President Barack Obama, left, and Kim Ghanbari put Navy Ensign shoulder boards on Ghanbari's husband, Haraz Ghanbari.
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