In today's episode, I'll introduce you to some basic military vocabulary.

Many of these words are used in movies, TV shows, news reports, and even everyday conversations.

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Did you know that the U.S. military has six branches?

Each one has a different job. Let me explain them one by one.

Number one. The Army. This is the largest branch of the military. The Army is responsible for land operations, meaning soldiers fight and protect on the ground.

If you hear someone say, I'm in the army, they are part of this group.

Number two, the Navy.

This branch operates at sea.

Navy sailors work on ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers.

So if you love the ocean, this is the branch for you.

Number three, the Air Force.

As the name suggests, this branch is all about the sky.

The Air Force controls fighter jets, bombers, and other military aircrafts. They also focus on protecting

the skies and supporting ground forces. Number four, the Marine Corps, also called the Marines.

This is a special force trained for quick attacks by land and sea.

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