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Multimedia driven stories and information about Defense Department programs.
Test what you know about how each military branch is structured.
Get a glimpse into the lives and work of U.S. service members as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.
Each military service is different, and so is the way they are organized. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you learn the structure of the Defense Department services.
The Air Force structure is a bit of a mix of the Army and Marine Corps structures. The elements of command might change based on the type of unit, but the basic elements remain constant.
Operational and administrative — an interactive look at the Navy's organizational structure.
From humanitarian missions like the Berlin Airlift to commanding the skies over Bosnia, Korea and Iraq, the Air Force has been a vital part of the U.S.'s ability to maintain global security. Aim high and fly, fight and win your way to a 100% score!
From fire team to Marine Corps — an interactive look at the Marine Corps' organizational structure.
From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organizational structure.
With a simple and powerful motto, the Navy's USS New York demonstrates military might and is a symbol that the world will "Never Forget" the 9/11 attacks.
Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.