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A picture of a photographer with a set of images overlaying the background. - The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.

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DOD in Photos: 2019

From section to major command — an interactive look at the Air Force's organization structure. - From section to major command — an interactive look at the Air Force's organization structure.

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An airman looks out the window of an aircraft.
Pit Stop in the Sky
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Pit Stop in the Sky
This sailor celebrates her military and cultural heritage through dance. Petty Officer 2nd Class Anita Y. Chebahtah travels to Concho, Okla., to lead her family in a special Native American tradition. Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kashif Basharat
Beyond the Uniform: Tribal Dancer
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Beyond the Uniform: Tribal Dancer
An elderly man wearing a baseball cap.
99-Year-Old Veteran
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99-Year-Old Veteran
An man puts a pin on another man's jacket.
Making Dad Proud
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Making Dad Proud
Veterans and service members in Lawton, Okla., speak about Native Americans’ respect for veterans and the value their culture places on being a warrior, Sept. 12, 2019. Video by Marine PFC Jonathan Rosa
Warrior Culture
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Warrior Culture
Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist welcomes Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Garibashvili to the Pentagon, Nov. 21, 2019. Video by Marine Corps Pfc. Jonathan Rosa, DOD
Deputy Defense Secretary Welcomes Georgian Defense Minister
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Deputy Defense Secretary Welcomes Georgian Defense Minister
A former Buddhist monk reflects on Buddhism, becoming a Navy chaplain, and how his experiences guide the spiritual leadership he provides to sailors across the United States Navy. Video by Army Specialist Christian Brailey
The Buddhist Chaplain
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The Buddhist Chaplain
Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg, Air Force Reserve combat cameraman, shares what it is like to leave active duty and dive headfirst into life as a full-time artist in North Hollywood, Calif. Video by Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Henninger
Air Force Graffiti Artist
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Air Force Graffiti Artist

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Discover the new #KnowYourMil showcasing the men and women who serve in your military — who they are, what they do and why they do it.

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Observe: Top Photos

A female Navy officer embraces her child.
Homecoming Embrace
Homecoming Embrace
Airmen, shown in silhouette, stand on a flightline by a large aircraft.
Flightline Figures
Flightline Figures
A soldier and military working dog approach a person in a protective suit inside a building.
Canine Capture
Canine Capture
A helicopter fires flares while flying over the ocean.
Pacific Pageantry
Pacific Pageantry
A soldier in a Santa hat inspects the parachute of a solider standing in front of him in a field as helicopters hover above.
Soaring Holiday Spirit
Soaring Holiday Spirit
A line of military vehicles.
Rail Ops
Rail Ops
A sailor looks down at a map.
Correct Course
Correct Course
Two airmen standing on a field in a stadium hold up a blue section of a giant U.S. flag with a white star.
Stars on the Field
Stars on the Field
A Marine holds a log on his shoulder.
Log Lift
Log Lift
A soldier kneels in snow holding a weapon.
Neibhur Security
Neibhur Security
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