Military Glossary
2nd Lt. Ingrid Alvarez uses the skills she has developed in the Army Reserve to help people at home and abroad.
2nd Lt. Ingrid Alvarez uses the skills she has developed in the Army Reserve to help people at home and abroad.
In her civilian career, she builds relationships with customers as a tech support specialist for a computer company. As a civil affairs officer, Alvarez helps establish connections between people in foreign countries and the Military.
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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.
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.
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.
After serving in the Marine Corps, Spc. Luis Estrada joined the Army Reserve because he wanted to try something new.
Maj. Walter Jackson, a flight surgeon, discusses the training in critical care and leadership he has received through the Air Force Reserve.
The Navy has many opportunities for doctors, nurses, dentists and researchers.
Capt. James Pollock discusses the differences between working as a physician in the Air Force and working as a physician in the civilian world.
A Coast Guard Reserve coxswain explains her role as the individual in charge of a boat and everyone on it.
As a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve, Capt. Jennifer Huntsman has been able to apply her talents in a field that she loves.
An Airman in the Air National Guard describes his role as a firefighter. Not only does he help protect the F-16 aircraft, but he also fights fires at the nearby airport.
The work of an Air Force Reserve loadmaster involves much more than getting cargo on and off an aircraft.
The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are the lawyers of the Army, and have been involved in major moments of international history.
Four Marines are always on guard at the West Wing of the White House.
Navy Lt. Jean Barnwell shares how her passion for math led to an exciting career as a nuclear engineer.
Senior Airman Clarence Abercrombie Jr. is only 19 years old, but he's already making great contributions to the Air Force.
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Josefina Martinez handles the radio, including distress calls.
Members of the Army Reserve 425th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to deploy.
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