Military Glossary
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson.
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, gives a civilian flight lesson. Even though Austin already has flight experience, the Air National Guard can help him pursue his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Austin joined the Air National Guard through the Student Flight program. This program helps prepare new recruits for Basic Military Training (BMT).
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Rest and Recuperation
Through activities like pony rides and football games, the Army helps build a sense of community among families on post.
Marines on assignment across the globe have an opportunity to travel and experience different cultures.
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.
At on-base education centers, enlisted servicemembers can get advice about their plans for higher education.
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.
The Army National Guard offers many recreational perks.
Austin, a member of the Air National Guard, talks about how drill weekend fits in with his other activities.
Housing on base is similar to housing in civilian communities.
Benefits extended to Marines and their families include travel, education and financial resources.
Living overseas provides many unique options for rest and relaxation, like the ones shown in this video from Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
Active-duty Airmen receive free health care as one of their benefits, and they can go to on-base hospitals whenever necessary.
Esther, a nurse in the Air National Guard, explains how she balances her military service with her civilian job.
Maj. Joe Lehman and his wife have set up a comfortable home on base.
The Marine Corps encourages and enables Marines to pursue higher education.
A look at local attractions that are available to servicemembers while they are stationed overseas.
Single enlisted Airmen without dependents live in dormitories on base.
Although food prices at the commissary are low, the quality remains high.
Warrant Officer Steven Kambouris and Staff Sgt. Adrienne Kambouris met while training and got married.
Thanks to the commissary, servicemembers living on base can buy groceries at a discount.
Army chaplains are available on base and on the battlefield to offer spiritual support to servicemembers and their families.
Former Marine Bill Lawler visits the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon after a demonstration.
A tour of the Base Exchange and Commissary at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
Maj. Brian Neese and his wife Shelley describe the many benefits the Air Force has to offer families.
Sgt. 1st Class Earnest Wash serves full time in the Army and plays semi-pro football.
Marine officers are leaders in the Marine Corps, and the advantages of serving as a Marine far exceed a list of benefits.
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