Thunderbirds in Action
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds," performs aerial stunts at an air show.
Celebrating the Coast Guard's 220th Birthday
Members of the Coast Guard gather with friends and family in Boston to celebrate the Coast Guard's 220th anniversary.
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A Young Air Force Officer's Home
1st Lt. Mansour Elhihi, an F-15 fighter pilot, gives a tour of his off-base apartment.
An Air Force Base Playground
For Air Force families, playgrounds and parks located on-base are a convenient place for parents to meet and have their children play together.
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An Air Force Recreation Camp
Servicemembers at an Air Force recreation camp can rent boats, kayaks and tents to enjoy their time off-duty.
At the Auto Hobby Shop
Airman 1st Class Alejandra Zorko works on her car and learns new skills using the free resources available at an on-base auto hobby shop.
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Schooling for Children of Servicemembers
Tech. Sgt. Sherry Ingram describes the on-base school that her children attend. Children of Airmen are eligible to attend school from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Inside the Enlisted Dorms
Single enlisted Airmen without dependents live in dormitories on base.
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At the Commissary
Thanks to the commissary, servicemembers living on base can buy groceries at a discount.
Support for Air Force Families
Maj. Brian Neese and his wife Shelley describe the many benefits the Air Force has to offer families.
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A Comfortable Home for an Air Force Family
1st Lt. Julio Cano enjoys his on-base housing and describes the amenities that come with it.
Inside the Home of an Air Force Family
An Air Force staff sergeant gives a tour of his home on an Air Force base.
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Hospital Access for Airmen
Active-duty Airmen receive free health care as one of their benefits, and they can go to on-base hospitals whenever necessary.
Education Centers for Servicemembers
At on-base education centers, enlisted servicemembers can get advice about their plans for higher education.
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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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