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Keeping Service in the Family (00:41)

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Delynn Gibson and his son Cadet Cody Gibson talk about how being in the Army National Guard has brought them closer.

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Air National Guard Perks

Air National Guard Perks (00:38)

Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, describes many of the financial benefits that part-time service has to offer.

  • Air National Guard
  • Living
  • Officer
Education in the Marine Corps

Education in the Marine Corps

Marines are provided with opportunities to continue their education during and after service.

  • Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Schooling for Children of Servicemembers

Schooling for Children of Servicemembers (01:10)

Tech. Sgt. Sherry Ingram describes the on-base school that her children attend. Children of Airmen are eligible to attend school from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • Air Force
  • Living
  • Enlisted, Officer
Floating Barbershop

Floating Barbershop

Petty Officer 2nd Class Wilson Usma cuts hair for Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Stenback in a damage controlman shop onboard a cutter.

  • Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
A Step Above

A Step Above (00:27)

According to Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, military service has a positive impact on how a person is seen in the civilian world.

  • Air National Guard
  • Living
  • Officer
From the Motor Pool to Real Estate

From the Motor Pool to Real Estate

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Bates earned an associate degree in business administration with tuition assistance from the Army Reserve.

  • Army Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Chowing Down on Base

Chowing Down on Base

Soldiers fill their plates at an on-base seafood buffet. Military meals are nutritionally balanced, and the food is prepared by professional chefs.

  • Army
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Marine Officer Traditions

Marine Officer Traditions

A Marine officer stands holding a Mameluke sword, the oldest weapon still used in service by United States Armed Forces.

  • Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
  • Living
  • Officer
Life Overseas: Kids and Family

Life Overseas: Kids and Family (01:04)

A kid's view of life at Naval Air Station Sigonella, a large Navy base in Italy.

  • Navy, Navy Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted, Officer
Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Four Coast Guardsmen put on their uniforms before performing as the Honor Guard during opening-day ceremonies at Boston's Fenway Park.

  • Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Behind the Scenes with Darby Ledbetter

Behind the Scenes with Darby Ledbetter (10:50)

Country artist and Army National Guard Warrant Officer Darby Ledbetter reveals the effort that went into making a video for his song, "I Won't Let My Guard Down."

  • Army National Guard
  • Living
  • Officer
Flight Lessons

Flight Lessons (01:02)

Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson.

  • Air National Guard
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Family Leisure Time on Post

Family Leisure Time on Post

Through activities like pony rides and football games, the Army helps build a sense of community among families on post.

  • Army
  • Living
  • Enlisted, Officer
Life as a Marine: Travel

Life as a Marine: Travel (01:27)

Marines on assignment across the globe have an opportunity to travel and experience different cultures.

  • Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted, Officer
Sailor Visits Jamiyah Children's Home

Sailor Visits Jamiyah Children's Home

Information Systems Technician 1st Class Frank Agcaoili shows residents of the Jamiyah Children's Home, in Singapore, a model of the guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill.

  • Navy, Navy Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Flying for Free

Flying for Free

Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hastings assists Coast Guard Investigator 1st Class, ret., John Brunslik, with checking in for his space-available (Space-A) flight.

  • Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve
  • Living
  • Enlisted
Work Hard and Play Hard

Work Hard and Play Hard

The Army National Guard offers many recreational perks.

  • Army National Guard
  • Living
  • Enlisted, Officer

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