Military Glossary
Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) practice their escape from a downed helicopter that has gone underwater.
Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) practice their escape from a downed helicopter that has gone underwater.
AIRRs not only learn to rescue others, but they must also learn to rescue themselves. For that reason, they learn many different survival tactics, including Helicopter Underwater Egress Training.
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Airmen in the Services field learn how to keep their fellow servicemembers comfortable, whether they are on base or deployed.
Navy reservists move into firing positions during a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) attack.
Members of the Army National Guard perform a sweep on a bus during a training exercise.
According to Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, military service has a positive impact on how a person is seen in the civilian world.
Capt. Shawn Tulp, an intensive care nurse for the Army Reserve, trains fellow servicemembers in CPR.
Sgt. Ofman Gomez leads Marines in a firefighting exercise held at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael J. Wulf, a bulk fuel specialist, describes how "hot refueling" works.
During a training exercise, members of the Army National Guard practice breaking down a door.
Army National Guard Soldiers train for a diving mission.
Esther, who is a nurse in the Air National Guard, discusses what happens for her during drill weekend.
By serving in the Air National Guard, Esther, a nurse, finds new ways to apply her skills.
Esther, a nurse in the Air National Guard, trains and serves during drill weekend.
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