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National Guard troops talk to victims of a natural disaster.
After the Storm
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After the Storm
A woman leans over while lifting weights.
Military Moms
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Military Moms
Several people work on a submarine built by students.
Sub Races Promote STEM
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Sub Races Promote STEM
More than 48,000 people graduate from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and become soldiers each year. Their 10 weeks of training involve everything from physical fitness to throwing live hand grenades. This is a small glimpse into Army Pvt. Jackson Bean’s life and why he has chosen to serve and wear the uniform as a fourth-generation service member. Video by: Army Staff Sgt. Edwin Pierce, DOD
What it Means to Serve
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What it Means to Serve
Two astronauts stand in front of a pool.
Newest Army Astronaut
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Newest Army Astronaut
A Coast Guardsman directs moving cargo.
Coast Guard Thwarts Drug Smugglers
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Coast Guard Thwarts Drug Smugglers
Iron Rangers conduct advance rifle marksmanship at Smardan Training Area, Romania, June 5, 2019. Advanced marksmanship training helps prepare the Soldiers of the 1-16th Infantry to be a lethal asset to NATO allies in support of Atlantic Resolve. U.S. Army video by Staff. Sgt. True Thao)
Iron Rangers Take Aim
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Iron Rangers Take Aim
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment climb the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc in Cricqueville en Bessin, France, June 4, 2019. Rangers scaled the cliff to honor the 135 men killed or wounded from the 2nd and 5th Ranger Battalions while capturing and holding Pointe du Hoc. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Baldock, AFN Europe
Return to Pointe du Hoc
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Return to Pointe du Hoc

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An airman uses a flashlight to look into an aircraft's compartment.
Jet Check
Jet Check
Sailors perched on a horizontal bar on a sailing vessel secure a canvas sail on it.
It's a Wrap
It's a Wrap
An airman holds up a gun barrel.
Friendly Competition
Friendly Competition
A sailor views the skyline from a ship.
Skyline Sight
Skyline Sight
A child dances as a Navy saxophonist performs on a playground and children in matching uniforms watch.
Melekeok Moves
Melekeok Moves
A sailor rappels from a rope above water.
Seahawk Shadow
Seahawk Shadow
A soldier, shown in silhouette, walks through a dark tunnel, framed by greenery in the background.
Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
Marines stand in a line shooting from rifles.
Green Bay Fire
Green Bay Fire
An aircraft flies over mountainous terrain.
Osprey Overflight
Osprey Overflight
A soldier swims in a pool.
Swim Test
Swim Test
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