Military Glossary
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson.
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson. Even though Austin already has flight experience, the Air National Guard can help him pursue his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Austin joined the Air National Guard through the Student Flight program. This program helps prepare new recruits for Basic Military Training (BMT).
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Rest and Recuperation
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.
Information Systems Technician 1st Class Frank Agcaoili shows residents of the Jamiyah Children's Home, in Singapore, a model of the guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill.
Airman 1st Class Alejandra Zorko works on her car and learns new skills using the free resources available at an on-base auto hobby shop.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hastings assists Coast Guard Investigator 1st Class, ret., John Brunslik, with checking in for his space-available (Space-A) flight.
The Army National Guard offers many recreational perks.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Bates earned an associate degree in business administration with tuition assistance from the Army Reserve.
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, talks about how drill weekend fits in with his other activities.
Joining the Air Force Reserve can have a few unexpected perks, such as getting the chance to perform with Kid Rock.
Housing on base is similar to housing in civilian communities.
Benefits extended to Marines and their families include travel, education and financial resources.
Living overseas provides many unique options for rest and relaxation, like the ones shown in this video from Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
Tech. Sgt. Sherry Ingram describes the on-base school that her children attend. Children of Airmen are eligible to attend school from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Esther, a nurse in the Air National Guard, explains how she balances her military service with her civilian job.
Shoppers stock up on produce at the commissary on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Maj. Joe Lehman and his wife have set up a comfortable home on base.
The Marine Corps encourages and enables Marines to pursue higher education.
A look at local attractions that are available to servicemembers while they are stationed overseas.
Single enlisted Airmen without dependents live in dormitories on base.
Although food prices at the commissary are low, the quality remains high.
Warrant Officer Steven Kambouris and Staff Sgt. Adrienne Kambouris met while training and got married.
Former Marine Bill Lawler visits the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon after a demonstration.
A tour of the Base Exchange and Commissary at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
Thanks to the commissary, servicemembers living on base can buy groceries at a discount.
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