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How Well Do You Know Your Military?

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The American public knows the U.S. military is the most elite and lethal fighting force in the world, but it turns out there's a pretty big knowledge gap when it comes to what is known about military life.

So, we're making it one of our missions to lift the fog and help you get to #KnowYourMil.

A Massachusetts Army National Guardsman high-fives a child while participating in the 121st Boston Marathon in Newton, Mass., April 17, 2017. Dozens of Massachusetts National Guardsmen participated in the marathon as well as assisted local law enforcement with security.  Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Evan Lane
High-Five Hello
A Massachusetts Army National Guardsman high-fives a child while participating in the 121st Boston Marathon in Newton, Mass., April 17, 2017. Dozens of Massachusetts National Guardsmen participated in the marathon as well as assisted local law enforcement with security. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Evan Lane
Photo By: Staff Sgt. Evan Lane
VIRIN: 170417-Z-KM772-305A

With fewer than half of 1 percent of Americans serving in today's military and more than 70 percent of 17- to 24-year-olds ineligible for military service, we hope to strengthen your connection to your military.   

Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life. Here they are in action:

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They are also mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, friends and neighbors. That means both in and out of the uniform, they like to have fun too - just like you!

An airman leaps in the air while performing a rainbow kick.
Kick Knack
Air Force 2nd Lt. Alicia Bridel practices a rainbow kick at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., July 20, 2018. Bridel, an operational research analyst, was a member of the 2012 Messiah College team, that year's Division III women's soccer champions.
Photo By: Air Force Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II
VIRIN: 180720-F-CJ792-003C
A sailor opens his mouth and sticks out his tongue to show his young patient what to do while he examines her.
Open Wide
Navy Cmdr. John Moree inspects a patient's mouth at a medical site in Turbo, Colombia, where the hospital ship USNS Comfort is helping provide medical care, Nov. 19, 2018.
Photo By: Navy Seaman J. Keith Wilson
VIRIN: 181119-N-SG189-1085C
People walk around on the street.
Yokosuka Summer
Sailors and family members wear yukata, a casual Japanese summer garment, during a community relations event in Yokosuka City, Japan, July 17, 2018.
Photo By: Maria Dumanlang, Navy
VIRIN: 180717-N-XF155-1268C
An Airman lies on the ground with a German Shephard.
Puppy Power
Air Force Senior Airman James Terry relaxes with Tank, a military working dog, after practicing basic obedience commands at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 4, 2019.
Photo By: Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado-Suarez
VIRIN: 190204-F-SM956-1053A

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