Marine advisors attached with the Afghan National Army run to a compound to take cover while receiving enemy fire during Operation New Hope last week in Kajaki, Afghanistan. DOD photo by Corporal Mark Garcia
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depots San Diego and Parris Island train enlistees Wednesday in Chandler, Arizona. The enlistees, getting a preview of what’s to come, are part of the delayed entry program and are awaiting their dates to ship to boot camp. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Tyler J. Bolken
A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank provides suppressive fire against simulated insurgents Tuesday during training at Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, California. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Stephany Richards
The U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial Guard Company, part of the president's escort, marches in the parade Monday during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. DOD photo by E.J. Hersom
U.S. Army bugler Staff Sergeant Jesse Tubb, right, poses with his life-size replica unveiled Sunday along with other upgrades to displays at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center ribbon cutting. U.S. Army Photo by Leroy Council
Our Spring 2013 issue highlights stories you might not know about the military. We'll debunk common military myths and explore little-known tales of heroism, while finding the stories behind some of the military's most prominent traditions.
Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training and obstacle course maneuvers on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Todd Frantom
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