Military Glossary
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to go into the infantry when he joined the Marine Corps.
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to go into the infantry when he joined the Marine Corps. An infantry officer is responsible for leading, training and mentoring other infantrymen. Infantry officers are also extremely proficient at operational planning.
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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.
Members of the Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team help secure the crew of a drug-smuggling vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Army National Guard Soldiers learn about rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from the Croatian military.
After serving in the Marine Corps, Spc. Luis Estrada joined the Army Reserve because he wanted to try something new.
The Vermont unit of the Air National Guard deployed to Louisiana in September 2008 to offer support after the devastation of Hurricane Gustav.
Maj. Walter Jackson, a flight surgeon, discusses the training in critical care and leadership he has received through the Air Force Reserve.
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.
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.
Army National Guard Soldiers, along with the Afghan National Army and Police, deliver winter clothes to orphans in Afghanistan.
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.
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.
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