Military Glossary
Staff Sgt. Bennett Weidemann, manager and drummer for the Air Force rock band, Afterburner, describes the band's role in the Military.
Staff Sgt. Bennett Weidemann, manager and drummer for the Air Force rock band, Afterburner, describes the band’s role in the Military.
The Air Force Band of Liberty features several different ensembles, including Afterburner, the Concert Band, the Liberty Jazz Band, the Ceremonial Band, Colonial Brass, New England Winds, Bay State Winds, Mach Four and Trio Winds. These ensembles tour the world, boosting morale and participating in community events.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval ensures that a Coast Guard boat is ready for search-and-rescue and maritime law enforcement missions.
When North Dakota needed help with the flooding Red River, members of the Army National Guard were there.
Senior Airman Nicole Young inspects a KC-135, a refueling aircraft, inside and out, and then she assists with takeoff.
The training that Army Reserve 1st Lt. Bryce Matson receives as a civil affairs officer complements his civilian job.
Lt. Col. Monsita Faley, a flight nurse, explains her decision to join the Air Force Reserve and attend nursing school.
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 Lt. David Kim is carrying on a family tradition by serving as a chaplain.
Capt. Maria DeArman, a family medicine physician in the Air Force, explains why she decided to bring her skills to the Military.
Members of the Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team help secure the crew of a drug-smuggling vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
After grabbing students' attentions by flying a helicopter onto school property, two Army National Guard Soldiers share an important anti-drug message.
Esther, a nurse in the Air National Guard, trains and serves during drill weekend.
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.
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.
The Navy has many opportunities for doctors, nurses, dentists and researchers.
1st Lt. Julio Cano, a clinical nurse, describes his workweek.
A Coast Guard Reserve coxswain explains her role as the individual in charge of a boat and everyone on it.
Army National Guard Soldiers learn about rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from the Croatian military.
Maj. Windy Hendrick, a fighter pilot with the Air National Guard, describes a typical day on the flight line during drill weekend.
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.
The work of an Air Force Reserve loadmaster involves much more than getting cargo on and off an aircraft.
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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