Military Glossary
Senior Airman Clarence Abercrombie Jr. is only 19 years old, but he's already making great contributions to the Air Force.
Senior Airman Clarence Abercrombie Jr. is only 19 years old, but he’s already making great contributions to the Air Force. Abercrombie works in avionics systems. His role is crucial to the success of a mission because he makes sure a pilot’s F-15 aircraft is ready for takeoff. Now that he is in the Air Force, he is interested in flying planes himself one day.
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Josefina Martinez handles the radio, including distress calls.
Army National Guard Soldiers bring their agricultural knowledge to Afghanistan to help local farmers with irrigation and infrastructure.
Members of the Army Reserve 425th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to deploy.
An airman describes his role as one of the "Dirt Boys" on an Air National Guard Civil Engineering team.
A member of the Air Force Reserve guards the flight line at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.
Find out what a cavalry scout sees when he is sent out on a mission.
A Marine Corps captain describes his role as an artillery officer and leader of Marines.
Navy Lt. David Kim is carrying on a family tradition by serving as a chaplain.
Members of the Coast Guard participate in a helicopter rescue mission and successfully rescue an individual from choppy waters.
A sergeant in the Army National Guard describes his role as an infantryman.
Sgt. Marlene Garcia's Army Reserve experience has proven to be very useful as she studies to be a nurse.
An Air National Guard plane refuels a Navy Blue Angel jet.
Air Force Reserve mechanics play a major role in keeping aircraft in operational condition.
2nd Lt. Michael Mann receives a Purple Heart. Mann was wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while on patrol in Iraq.
Marines provide security for an amphibious landing in Okinawa, Japan.
Lt. j.g. Asif Balbale explains why he became a Muslim chaplain in the Navy.
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Chris Chambers, a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, participates in many exciting activities while on the job.
Cannon crewmembers play a crucial role in combat by providing the infantry and tankers with extra firepower.
1st Lt. Terrance Wilson discusses how his Army Reserve training has enhanced his career as a civilian project manager.
In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds.
When her college-aged son began to consider the Air Force Reserve, Staff Sgt. Tammi Johnson chose to return to service.
Army Spc. Sadie Tollberg describes her role as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist.
Marines in Aviation Supply put in place the logistics and communications systems needed by aircrews.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sweeney shows off his rescue-swimmer training.
Seaman Tess Lee has been in the Coast Guard for only a few months, and she's already helping save lives.
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