Military Glossary
Petty Officer Michael Paquette, an aviation maintenance technician, describes his day-to-day tasks.
Petty Officer Michael Paquette, an aviation maintenance technician, describes his day-to-day tasks. Many of his duties involve servicing and repairing all parts of an aircraft. Sometimes, he will join a flight crew as a flight mechanic. Aviation maintenance technicians also pull double duty as flight engineers or loadmasters.
Army National Guard Soldiers train for a diving mission.
Maj. Otto Padron describes how his Army Reserve leadership role has impacted his career.
A staff sergeant with the 158th Communications Squadron splices fiber-optic cable to help set up alert trailers, where F-16 pilots can stay.
An Air Force Reserve boom operator performs the important task of refueling an aircraft midflight.
Members of the Embedded Transition Team work with members of the Afghan National Army (ANA).
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz man the rails as Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 depart San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.
A crew of Army National Guard Soldiers fly into enemy territory to rescue an injured Soldier.
Army Reserve dental professionals go over their findings with a patient.
Esther, who is a nurse in the Air National Guard, discusses what happens for her during drill weekend.
Health care professionals play an important role in the Air Force Reserve.
American Soldiers help their Iraqi counterparts learn how to secure their own cities and neighborhoods.
The Navy can mobilize quickly in the event of disasters that happen on American soil. Capt. David R. Pine of the USS Shreveport details how the Navy responded after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.
Two members of the National Guard take chain saws to a tree that has fallen over after a storm.
By serving in the Air National Guard, Esther, a nurse, finds new ways to apply her skills.
Air Force reservists see what an MQ-1 Predator sees at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Personnel at the Redstone Arsenal are responsible for the Army's weapons research and development.
Female aviation warfare specialists describe their job responsibilities and what it's like being a woman in the Navy.
Army National Guard Soldiers hold riot shields.
Members of the 194th Regional Air National Guard Support Wing discuss their efforts in Afghanistan.
While flying in an E-3 Sentry, members of the Air Force Reserve from the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron monitor the airspace.
An unmanned aerial vehicle pilot explains why he joined the Army.
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Michael Minotti uses a Portable Exothermic Cutting Unit (PECU) on a damaged lathe, which is used for training purposes, in the machine shop of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
By joining the Army National Guard, individuals gain the opportunity to learn new job skills.
The Air National Guard provides air support in Balad, Iraq.
An Air Force Reserve flight nurse stays by the side of a servicemember as he is transported to a higher level of care.
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