How to Fold a Parachute
Airman 1st Class Carlos Puga shows how to fold a parachute and explains why it is so important to handle parachutes properly.
Handle with Care
Staff Sgt. Erik Reichenbach and Tech. Sgt. Kenny Rogers, of the Maryland Air National Guard, discuss their work with munitions systems.
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Ready for Takeoff
Senior Airman Nicole Young inspects a KC-135, a refueling aircraft, inside and out, and then she assists with takeoff.
An Air National Guard Drill Weekend
Esther, a nurse in the Air National Guard, trains and serves during drill weekend.
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A Fighter Pilot on the Flight Line
Maj. Windy Hendrick, a fighter pilot with the Air National Guard, describes a typical day on the flight line during drill weekend.
Trained to Put Out Flames
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.
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Meet the Dirt Boys
An airman describes his role as one of the "Dirt Boys" on an Air National Guard Civil Engineering team.
The Fine Art of Refueling
An Air National Guard plane refuels a Navy Blue Angel jet.
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Just Like a Fire Department
In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds.
Cool in a Crisis
A member of the Air National Guard helps provide water in a disaster situation.
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A Medical Lab Tech in the Air National Guard
A medical lab tech in the Air National Guard describes some of his daily tasks.
Keeping Pilots Connected
A staff sergeant with the 158th Communications Squadron splices fiber-optic cable to help set up alert trailers, where F-16 pilots can stay.
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A Nurse's Drill Weekend
Esther, who is a nurse in the Air National Guard, discusses what happens for her during drill weekend.
A Fresh Perspective on Civilian Life
By serving in the Air National Guard, Esther, a nurse, finds new ways to apply her skills.
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Calling in the Firepower
Members of the 194th Regional Air National Guard Support Wing discuss their efforts in Afghanistan.
The Air National Guard in Iraq
The Air National Guard provides air support in Balad, Iraq.
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A look at daily life in Today's Military.
From the outside, it is hard to imagine what it's like to serve in the Military. There is plenty of news coverage, but it has been difficult to really get a sense of what day-to-day life in service is all about – until now. The videos and images on this site show the variety of experiences servicemembers have every day – from joining and training, to living and working all over the world. Choose a theme or Service from the menus below or choose between "Enlisted" and "Officer" to start exploring.
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