Military Glossary
Pvt. James Alaniz describes what life is like for a young Soldier on post.
Pvt. James Alaniz, an infantryman whose grandfather was also in the Army, describes what life is like for a young Soldier on post. Alaniz likes his living space and makes enough money to entertain himself. The Army’s education benefits also enable Alaniz to take classes and work toward his career goal, which is to become an officer.
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Life on Base,
Amenities,
Housing and Food,
Education,
Benefits
Marines are provided with opportunities to continue their education during and after service.
Aviation Ordnanceman Karina Cortes gives a tour of her workspace on the USS Wasp in Virginia Beach, Va., as well as her apartment and where she goes to have fun when she's off-duty.
For Air Force families, playgrounds and parks located on-base are a convenient place for parents to meet and have their children play together.
1st Lt. Meridith Fonseca talks about her career in the Army Reserve and her civilian job at an outdoor gear company.
Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo enjoys rock climbing during his free time.
Staff Sgt. Rachel Garneau and Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle of the Air Force Reserve shop for name-brand products at an exchange store.
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Benefits extended to Marines and their families include travel, education and financial resources.
The Marine Corps encourages and enables Marines to pursue higher education.
Although food prices at the commissary are low, the quality remains high.
Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, describes many of the financial benefits that part-time service has to offer.
Marine officers are leaders in the Marine Corps, and the advantages of serving as a Marine far exceed a list of benefits.
According to Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, military service has a positive impact on how a person is seen in the civilian world.
An Army sergeant describes the benefits and amenities he has available right on post.
Active-duty Airmen receive free health care as one of their benefits, and they can go to on-base hospitals whenever necessary.
At on-base education centers, enlisted servicemembers can get advice about their plans for higher education.
Sgt. Marlene Garcia's Army Reserve experience has proven to be very useful as she studies to be a nurse.
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