Military Glossary
Petty Officer Alicia Ferrell, a Nuclear Machinist's Mate or "Navy Nuke," discusses her role in the Navy and the training she received for her nuclear energy career.
Petty Officer Alicia Ferrell, a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate or “Navy Nuke,” discusses her role in the Navy and the training she received for her nuclear energy career. As a “Navy Nuke,” Ferrell works with the nuclear plant that keeps Navy aircraft carriers and submarines running. Being a Navy Nuke does not require a college degree, and training as a Nuke gives you approximately half the credits needed to receive a Bachelor of Science degree through the Navy’s tuition assistance program.
Staff Sgt. Bennett Weidemann, manager and drummer for the Air Force rock band, Afterburner, describes the band's role in the Military.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval ensures that a Coast Guard boat is ready for search-and-rescue and maritime law enforcement missions.
The Army National Guard assists local relief crews during the aftermath of a devastating tornado.
2nd Lt. Ingrid Alvarez uses the skills she has developed in the Army Reserve to help people at home and abroad.
Senior Airman Nicole Young inspects a KC-135, a refueling aircraft, inside and out, and then she assists with takeoff.
Aircraft maintainers at Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, S.C., have the critical role of servicing one of the world's largest cargo and troop transport planes, the C17 Globemaster III.
When deployed overseas, Soldiers can expect to interact with local communities.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael J. Wulf, a bulk fuel specialist, describes how "hot refueling" works.
Navy chaplains of various faiths discuss the emotional and spiritual support they provide to servicemembers.
Capt. Maria DeArman, a family medicine physician in the Air Force, explains why she decided to bring her skills to the Military.
The daily duties of the Coast Guard include search-and-rescue missions, environmental protection, drug interdiction and coastal security.
After grabbing students' attentions by flying a helicopter onto school property, two Army National Guard Soldiers share an important anti-drug message.
The Air National Guard Combat Communication squadron's mission is to deploy, operate and maintain strategic dispersal of emergency communications anywhere in the world.
Chaplain candidates discuss why they chose a career of spiritual counseling in the Air Force Reserve.
Founded in 1922, the United States Army Band — known as "Pershing's Own" — is the premier musical organization of the United States Army.
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to go into the infantry when he joined the Marine Corps.
Lt. Thu Luu talks about her unique path to becoming a Navy dental officer and the humanitarian work she's done through service.
1st Lt. Julio Cano, a clinical nurse, describes his workweek.
Members of the Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team help secure the crew of a drug-smuggling vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Army National Guard Soldiers learn about rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from the Croatian military.
After serving in the Marine Corps, Spc. Luis Estrada joined the Army Reserve because he wanted to try something new.
The Vermont unit of the Air National Guard deployed to Louisiana in September 2008 to offer support after the devastation of Hurricane Gustav.
Maj. Walter Jackson, a flight surgeon, discusses the training in critical care and leadership he has received through the Air Force Reserve.
Soldiers deploy to Iraq on a variety of fronts, and the Army has trained them to be ready for any situation.
Deployed Marines review a mission briefing for operations in Iraq.
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