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The daily duties of the Coast Guard include search-and-rescue missions, environmental protection, drug interdiction and coastal security.
The daily duties of the Coast Guard include search-and-rescue missions, environmental protection, drug interdiction and coastal security. Maritime law enforcement is a major part of the Coast Guard’s mission.
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The Air National Guard Combat Communication squadron's mission is to deploy, operate and maintain strategic dispersal of emergency communications anywhere in the world.
Chaplain candidates discuss why they chose a career of spiritual counseling in the Air Force Reserve.
Founded in 1922, the United States Army Band — known as "Pershing's Own" — is the premier musical organization of the United States Army.
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to go into the infantry when he joined the Marine Corps.
Lt. Thu Luu talks about her unique path to becoming a Navy dental officer and the humanitarian work she's done through service.
1st Lt. Julio Cano, a clinical nurse, describes his workweek.
After serving in the Marine Corps, Spc. Luis Estrada joined the Army Reserve because he wanted to try something new.
Maj. Walter Jackson, a flight surgeon, discusses the training in critical care and leadership he has received through the Air Force Reserve.
The Navy has many opportunities for doctors, nurses, dentists and researchers.
Capt. James Pollock discusses the differences between working as a physician in the Air Force and working as a physician in the civilian world.
A Coast Guard Reserve coxswain explains her role as the individual in charge of a boat and everyone on it.
As a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve, Capt. Jennifer Huntsman has been able to apply her talents in a field that she loves.
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.
The work of an Air Force Reserve loadmaster involves much more than getting cargo on and off an aircraft.
The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are the lawyers of the Army, and have been involved in major moments of international history.
Four Marines are always on guard at the West Wing of the White House.
Navy Lt. Jean Barnwell shares how her passion for math led to an exciting career as a nuclear engineer.
Senior Airman Clarence Abercrombie Jr. is only 19 years old, but he's already making great contributions to the Air Force.
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Josefina Martinez handles the radio, including distress calls.
Members of the Army Reserve 425th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to deploy.
An airman describes his role as one of the "Dirt Boys" on an Air National Guard Civil Engineering team.
A member of the Air Force Reserve guards the flight line at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.
Find out what a cavalry scout sees when he is sent out on a mission.
Navy Lt. David Kim is carrying on a family tradition by serving as a chaplain.
Members of the Coast Guard participate in a helicopter rescue mission and successfully rescue an individual from choppy waters.
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