Military Glossary
Before heading off to boot camp, Seaman Recruit Heather Bevel and Seaman Recruit Carey North discuss their reasons for joining the Coast Guard.
Before heading off to boot camp, Seaman Recruit Heather Bevel and Seaman Recruit Carey North discuss their reasons for joining the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard offers a range of benefits, from job stability to money for college. Active-duty members also receive free health and dental insurance.
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Pvt. Bobby Whatley describes his experiences in the Army National Guard's GED Plus program.
Army Reserve Soldiers stand in front of the United States Capitol Building.
Maj. Windy Hendrick, an Air National Guard fighter pilot, chose to join the Military because she wanted to carry on a family tradition.
The Oath of Enlistment is the final stage of the MEPS process, when applicants officially become members of the U.S. Military.
As an Army ROTC cadet, Marissa Bernadette learns how to be a nurse and develops skills that will help her excel.
Ridley Shetler, a Navy Nuclear Power Officer Candidate (NUPOC), talks about her passion for nuclear power and why she chose the Navy versus a civilian career.
Taking the Oath of Enlistment is a proud moment for recruits. At that moment, recruits swear to defend the U.S. Constitution.
An Army National Guard recruit takes an eye exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Maj. Windy Hendrick explains why the Air National Guard is a good fit for her belief system and for raising a family.
Freshmen Naval Academy students, known as "plebes," participate in a Sea Trials exercise at the end of their first year.
By joining the Army National Guard, Adam Bollinger has earned extra money for college as well as learned lessons in teamwork and leadership.
Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo explains how he transferred from the Air Force to the Air National Guard without a break in service.
One Navy midshipman at the Naval Academy instructs another midshipman on steering a ship.
Army National Guard recruits take the Oath of Enlistment.
Maj. Windy Hendrick, a fighter pilot with the Air National Guard, discusses how people can join the Air National Guard as an officer.
An Army National Guard recruiter speaks with an individual.
An Army National Guard recruiter talks to a student at an event. Through the Guard, students can receive money for college.
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