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In a training exercise, Army Reserve firefighters tackle a fire in the desert.

 

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In a training exercise, Army Reserve firefighters tackle a fire in the desert. Army Reserve Soldiers can choose from over 120 Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs), and the skills they would learn in the Army Reserve can help them in their civilian careers.

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From Zero to Sixty

From Zero to Sixty (01:10)

Sabrena, a member of the Air National Guard, shares her experiences in Basic Military Training and technical training.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training (03:07)

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Brune explains the role of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) as Tech. Sgt. Jason Roland calls in a simulated air strike.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
MPs on Patrol

MPs on Patrol

Army Reserve Soldiers train to become MPs (Military Police). MPs help keep a military installation secure, protect travel routes and maintain law and order.

  • Army Reserve
  • Training
  • Officer
Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Training

Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Training (03:00)

Members of the Air National Guard's Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) explain the purpose of WADS and describe the training for their jobs.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Training While Serving the Community

Training While Serving the Community (02:14)

As part of its service obligation, the Air Force Reserve 610th Aerospace Medical Flight trained at a hospital in Belcourt, N.D.

  • Air Force Reserve
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Part-Time Pararescue

Part-Time Pararescue (00:58)

View a water rescue mission from the perspective of Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Making a Drill Instructor

Making a Drill Instructor (02:34)

At Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sgt. Melissa Esquivel trains to become a Marine Corps drill instructor.

  • Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Dive and Survive

Dive and Survive

Coast Guardsmen from the cutters Tybee and Sanibel complete water survival and life raft training.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Weapons Training

Weapons Training

Pvt. Stephanie Patterson trains with an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).

  • Army Reserve
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Helicopter Rescue Simulation

Helicopter Rescue Simulation (00:45)

Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo participates in a helicopter rescue mission exercise.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Cryptologic Linguist Training

Cryptologic Linguist Training (01:35)

Cryptologic linguists in the Air Force receive special training in multilingual skills for either airborne or ground support.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Training for the Winter

Training for the Winter

Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain's mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station's annual wet drill training.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
On-the-Job Fight Training

On-the-Job Fight Training (00:12)

Tech. Sgt. Steven Graves, a member of the Air National Guard security forces, practices his fighting skills during a training assignment.

  • Air National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Advanced Individual Training

Advanced Individual Training

After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.

  • Army
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Security Forces Training

Security Forces Training (01:53)

Security Forces undergo extensive training, including weapons and combat tactics, to protect the people and property of the U.S. Air Force.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training (01:58)

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance training teaches students everything they need to know to ensure everything from tip to tail on an aircraft is maintained to the most precise standards.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Testing a National Guard Decontamination Team

Testing a National Guard Decontamination Team

Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Diagnostic Imaging Training

Diagnostic Imaging Training (02:07)

The Air Force offers many options for medical careers, including diagnostic imaging, which involves taking X-rays and scans of the body.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Navy Diver Rescue Training

Navy Diver Rescue Training (00:58)

Navy divers train hard and often so they can save lives under any circumstance.

  • Navy Reserve, Navy
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Fire Protection Training

Fire Protection Training (02:06)

During technical training for fire protection, Airmen learn how to fight fires through simulations of hazardous situations.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted

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