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An Army National Guard Infantryman (01:16)

A sergeant in the Army National Guard describes his role as an infantryman.

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A Nurse and a Soldier (01:04)

Sgt. Marlene Garcia's Army Reserve experience has proven to be very useful as she studies to be a nurse.

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The Fine Art of Refueling

The Fine Art of Refueling (00:31)

An Air National Guard plane refuels a Navy Blue Angel jet.

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Amphibious Marine Landing

Amphibious Marine Landing

Marines provide security for an amphibious landing in Okinawa, Japan.

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Drawn to Service

Drawn to Service (03:39)

Lt. j.g. Asif Balbale explains why he became a Muslim chaplain in the Navy.

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The Go-To Guy

The Go-To Guy (04:46)

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Chris Chambers, a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, participates in many exciting activities while on the job.

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A Career Boost

A Career Boost (02:21)

1st Lt. Terrance Wilson discusses how his Army Reserve training has enhanced his career as a civilian project manager.

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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.

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Aviation Supply

Aviation Supply (02:14)

Marines in Aviation Supply put in place the logistics and communications systems needed by aircrews.

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A Seaman's Day

A Seaman's Day (03:08)

Seaman Tess Lee has been in the Coast Guard for only a few months, and she's already helping save lives.

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Maj. Lisa Skibar of the Air Force Reserve is a Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility (CASF) nurse.

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Clean Clothes

Clean Clothes (01:10)

Spc. Timothy Houston helps keep the Army's uniforms in perfect condition, no matter where Soldiers are stationed.

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Minding the Store

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Storekeeper 3rd Class Anitra Lyle discusses her travels to Africa and life on a boat.

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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.

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Navy Band Northeast on Parade

Navy Band Northeast on Parade

Sailors from Navy Band Northeast march through the streets of Charlestown, Mass., during the Bunker Hill Day parade.

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Double Duty

Double Duty (02:22)

Petty Officer Michael Paquette, an aviation maintenance technician, describes his day-to-day tasks.

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Keeping Pilots Connected

Keeping Pilots Connected (00:44)

A staff sergeant with the 158th Communications Squadron splices fiber-optic cable to help set up alert trailers, where F-16 pilots can stay.

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Refueling Without Landing

Refueling Without Landing

An Air Force Reserve boom operator performs the important task of refueling an aircraft midflight.

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