Military Glossary
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Chris Chambers, a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, participates in many exciting activities while on the job.
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Chris Chambers, a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, participates in many exciting activities while on the job. A boatswain’s mate knows all there is to know about a boat, and he or she also assists with federal law enforcement.
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Cannon crewmembers play a crucial role in combat by providing the infantry and tankers with extra firepower.
1st Lt. Terrance Wilson discusses how his Army Reserve training has enhanced his career as a civilian project manager.
In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds.
When her college-aged son began to consider the Air Force Reserve, Staff Sgt. Tammi Johnson chose to return to service.
Army Spc. Sadie Tollberg describes her role as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sweeney shows off his rescue-swimmer training.
Seaman Tess Lee has been in the Coast Guard for only a few months, and she's already helping save lives.
In Baghdad, Iraq, Army National Guard Soldier Spc. Joshua Brister trades yo-yo tricks with a young boy.
The Army Reserve gave 1st Lt. Heather Cupitt the opportunity to achieve her childhood dreams of becoming a pilot.
A member of the Air National Guard helps provide water in a disaster situation.
Maj. Lisa Skibar of the Air Force Reserve is a Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility (CASF) nurse.
Spc. Timothy Houston helps keep the Army's uniforms in perfect condition, no matter where Soldiers are stationed.
An MEU is made up of ground, aviation and logistics combat elements, all operating under a unifying command element.
The USNS Comfort receives its first patients among those who have been injured in the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Storekeeper 3rd Class Anitra Lyle discusses her travels to Africa and life on a boat.
During a training exercise, members of the Army National Guard practice breaking down a door.
Staff Sgt. Michael Devaughn trains to become a police officer by attending college and serving in the Army Reserve.
A medical lab tech in the Air National Guard describes some of his daily tasks.
Maj. Sylvia Vedder is a critical care nurse in the Air Force Reserve.
A linguist's job involves not only translation but gathering information that could impact the outcome of a mission.
Sailors from Navy Band Northeast march through the streets of Charlestown, Mass., during the Bunker Hill Day parade.
Petty Officer Michael Paquette, an aviation maintenance technician, describes his day-to-day tasks.
Army National Guard Soldiers train for a diving mission.
Maj. Otto Padron describes how his Army Reserve leadership role has impacted his career.
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