At the Warrior Zone
Servicemembers play video games, grab a snack or shoot a few rounds of pool at the Warrior Zone on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Military Food: Inside an MRE
A recruiter gives a guided tour of a "Meal, Ready-to-Eat" (MRE). These portable meals provide nutrition to servicemembers in the field, when extensive food preparation is not an option.
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Recreation Options for Servicemembers
Employees describe the recreation benefits available at the Northwest Adventure Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Living and Learning on Post
Pvt. James Alaniz describes what life is like for a young Soldier on post.
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Chowing Down on Base
Soldiers fill their plates at an on-base seafood buffet. Military meals are nutritionally balanced, and the food is prepared by professional chefs.
Family Leisure Time on Post
Through activities like pony rides and football games, the Army helps build a sense of community among families on post.
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A Tour of Army Family Housing
Housing on base is similar to housing in civilian communities.
An Army Family at Home
Maj. Joe Lehman and his wife have set up a comfortable home on base.
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Army Spouses Make Marriage Work
Warrant Officer Steven Kambouris and Staff Sgt. Adrienne Kambouris met while training and got married.
The Work of an Army Chaplain
Army chaplains are available on base and on the battlefield to offer spiritual support to servicemembers and their families.
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A Soldier on the Football Field
Sgt. 1st Class Earnest Wash serves full time in the Army and plays semi-pro football.
Amazing Amenities
An Army sergeant describes the benefits and amenities he has available right on post.
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Welcome Home
At a welcome home ceremony, members of the 233rd Transportation Company reunite with their family and friends.
Fun with Friends
Two Army specialists and their friends unwind on the weekend with football, a barbecue, tug of war and a dunk tank.
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Physical Fitness
Soldiers get fit during Basic Combat Training, and regular exercise helps them stay strong.
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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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