Air Force Reserve Nurse Training Exercise
At McGuire Air Force Base, Air Force Reserve Capt. Dennis Castro and his unit prep an aircraft and simulate loading an injured passenger.
Navy Officer Candidate School - Arrival
Officer candidates arrive at the Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I., to begin their training and education.
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Daytime Cargo Drop Training
Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a daytime cargo drop exercise.
Marine Corps Officer Candidates School
Marine instructors at Officer Candidates School describe the training that prepares candidates to lead by example.
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Navy Officer Candidate School - Wakeup Wednesday
On Wakeup Wednesday, officer candidates meet their class drill instructor, who will be their guide through the 12 weeks of training to become officers.
MPs on Patrol
Army Reserve Soldiers train to become MPs (Military Police). MPs help keep a military installation secure, protect travel routes and maintain law and order.
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Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Training
Members of the Air National Guard's Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) explain the purpose of WADS and describe the training for their jobs.
Training While Serving the Community
As part of its service obligation, the Air Force Reserve 610th Aerospace Medical Flight trained at a hospital in Belcourt, N.D.
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Becoming a Marine Officer Candidate
Marine Officer Selection officers define the leadership potential and qualifications of an officer candidate.
Navy Officer Candidate School - Outpost
The Outpost program at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) introduces students to the importance of both the Navy khaki uniform and routine personnel inspections.
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Nighttime Cargo Drop Training
Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a nighttime cargo drop exercise.
Navy Officer Candidate School - Room Locker Personnel
In the Room Locker Personnel (RLP) phase of OCS Training, students learn attention to detail through routine inspections of their uniform and living quarters.
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Dive and Survive
Coast Guardsmen from the cutters Tybee and Sanibel complete water survival and life raft training.
Navy Officer Candidate School - Classroom
Officer candidates receive extensive classroom and hands-on training from experienced officers during their time at Officer Candidate School.
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Advanced Individual Training
After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.
Navy Officer Candidate School - Leadership
Before graduation, the senior class at Officer Candidate School hands the Mantle of Leadership to the incoming class in a change of command ceremony.
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Navy Officer Candidate School - Graduation
At OCS graduation, newly appointed Navy ensigns accept a salute from their class drill instructor and chief petty officer and give them a traditional silver dollar.
Testing a National Guard Decontamination Team
Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.
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Marine Corps Officer Candidate Training
Marine officer candidates go through intense training, proving their moral, mental and physical strength.
Navy Diver Rescue Training
Navy divers train hard and often so they can save lives under any circumstance.
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Helicopter Underwater Egress Training
Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) practice their escape from a downed helicopter that has gone underwater.
Lead from the Front
A Marine officer prepares to lead his unit on a desert training mission.
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Marine Officer Training at The Basic School
Newly commissioned Marine officers turn their leadership potential into proven ability at The Basic School.
Working with Local Governments
Members of the Army National Guard perform a sweep on a bus during a training exercise.
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Becoming a Marine Officer
Marine officers are committed to serving the Marine Corps and the United States.
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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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