Military Glossary
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission.
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission. Marines pledge to defend the Constitution of the United States. From the day they take the Oath and throughout their service, Marines are committed to protecting the nation.
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Marine recruits in their 12th and final week of training reflect on their personal transformation and their future as Marines.
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
At the graduation ceremony following Basic Training, new Army Soldiers and their parents share their feelings.
During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds," performs aerial stunts at an air show.
On the verge of graduation from Recruit Training, recruits reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Parris Island, S.C.
President Barack Obama, left, and Kim Ghanbari put Navy Ensign shoulder boards on Ghanbari's husband, Haraz Ghanbari.
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