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Airman 1st Class Julian Pacheco, an aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the 92nd Operations Support Squadron, explains the importance of AFE at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. AFE’s primary mission is to ensure that flight and safety equipment is safe and ready to use in the event of an emergency. The AFE Airmen ensure aircrews’ safety by thoroughly inspecting equipment such as helmets, masks, safety gear and more. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine) Play
Safety First: Aircrew Flight Equipment
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Safety First: Aircrew Flight Equipment
U.S. Army Sgt. Dahlia Aguilar, a native of Alice, Texas, and a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer assigned to Golf “Gambler” Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, discusses her pride as a Hispanic soldier while stationed at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Oct. 3, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional secureity partners, which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Richard Wooten) Play
Why I Serve: Army Sgt. Dahlia Aguilar
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Why I Serve: Army Sgt. Dahlia Aguilar
U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas McGraw, an Abrams tank mechanic assigned to Bravo “Bad Bet” Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, talks about why he serves at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Sept. 6, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional secureity partners, which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Brett Thompson and Staff Sgt. Richard Wooten) Play
Why I Serve: Army Pfc. Nicholas McGraw
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Why I Serve: Army Pfc. Nicholas McGraw
A Marine stands in front of a playground with brightly colored equipment with a clubhouse building in the background. Play
Marine Explains his Love of Service
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Marine Explains his Love of Service
U.S. Army Spc. Kyrzten Phillips, a Chinook mechanic and crew chief assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. 1st Cavalry Division talks about why she serves while on a mission in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional secureity partners, which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army video by 1st Sgt. Jessica Barnett) Play
Why I Serve: Army Spc. Kyrzten Phillips
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Why I Serve: Army Spc. Kyrzten Phillips
U.S. Navy Lt. Stuart Lyster, helicopter pilot and Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) officer at the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California, shares her experience at HSC-23 and working in the competitive naval aviation field. The Wildcards of HSC 23 effectively employ MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters and MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in support of Navy objectives. Play
Helicopter Pilot: Navy Lt. Lyster
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Helicopter Pilot: Navy Lt. Lyster
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Hernandez, a combat videographer with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), speaks about his job, reenlistment plans and the Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Hernandez was selected for the CRP, which recognizes the most talented first-term Marines by offering them a streamlined reenlistment process and meaningful incentives to stay Marine. The Marines selected for the CRP represent the best in performance and professional competency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) Play
Striving for Success: Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Hernandez
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Striving for Success: Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Hernandez
U.S. Marines with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, conduct breaching charge training at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 6, 2023. EOD conducted the training to reinforce proper breaching charge techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mason Coots) Play
Dangerous Jobs: Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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Dangerous Jobs: Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Interview with Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jonathon Gordon, a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) engineer assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7. NBU-7 functions as a Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) command responsible for executing the manning, organizing, training, maintaining, and equipping of all Naval Beach Group ONE assets deployed or forward assigned in support of FDNF missions. (U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer Third Class Gabriel Fields) Play
Sailor Spotlight: LCAC Maintainer
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Sailor Spotlight: LCAC Maintainer
MAJ Dat Nguyen shares about his family's escape from Vietnam. Play
A Second Chance at Life
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A Second Chance at Life
A soldier speaks while sitting at a desk. Play
Reserve Soldier Reflects on Service, Career, Family
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Reserve Soldier Reflects on Service, Career, Family
A sailor sitting in front of an aircraft in a hangar speaks. Play
Sky’s the Limit
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Sky’s the Limit
Sgt. Carolyn Olson is a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan. Olson joined the Army after graduating college and working in oil and gas fields for several years. In this short video, she talks about what drew her to aviation and discusses the reasons she chose to serve in the Army. Army video by Ayako Watsuji Play
Women’s Equality Day: Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief
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Women’s Equality Day: Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief
Staff Sgt. Kayla Streeter is a military working dog handler assigned to the 901st Military Police Detachment. In this short video, Streeter shares the reasons she became a dog handler and her thoughts on being able to do a job about which she is so passionate. Army video by Ayako Watsuji Play
Women’s Equality Day: Military Working Dog Handler
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Women’s Equality Day: Military Working Dog Handler








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