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Marines carry a raft into the ocean for an exercise.
Better Together
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Better Together
Boxing is a long-standing requirement for new students at the U.S. Naval Academy. It is also a centuries-old naval tradition. It teaches individuals about who they are and how they will react to stressful situations. Leaders can't panic in stressful situations. They have to know how to take punches.
Punched in the Face
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Punched in the Face
A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxis at an air base in the Philippines.
Train Together, Fight Together
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Train Together, Fight Together
Soliders crouch in the woods.
Troops, Tanks and Targets
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Troops, Tanks and Targets
Service members train in snowy conditions.
Deadly Beauty
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Deadly Beauty
A military working dog wearing sunglasses is pictured.
Good Doggie!
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Good Doggie!
The Navy helped him get his start. Now, you’ll find James Collins on the sidelines, making sure the L.A. Chargers stay in game-day shape for the NFL.
From the Navy to the NFL
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From the Navy to the NFL
Army Reserve soldiers train alongside civilian first responders at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida.
Teaming up, Saving Lives
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Teaming up, Saving Lives

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A sailor stands on top of a helicopter while working on it's wing.
Helicopter Maintenance
Helicopter Maintenance
A sailor takes a picture of herself and a child.
Picture Pose
Picture Pose
Four airmen do pull-ups near a wall.
Maltz Challenge
Maltz Challenge
A helicopter parked with it's lights on at night.
Helicopter Hues
Helicopter Hues
Service members sing in a chorus.
Chanters Chorus
Chanters Chorus
A ship launches a missile.
Missile Launch
Missile Launch
A woman in a helmet and mask uses a tool to patch a pipe.
Pipe Patching
Pipe Patching
A Marine is silhouetted standing in the top of truck at twilight.
Twilight Training
Twilight Training
A hockey player celebrates a goal.
Goal Celebration
Goal Celebration
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