In the last episode, we talked about the branches of the U.S. military and some common ranks.

Today we'll focus on military equipment, vehicles, and common expressions used in action movies, news, and everyday language.

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Let's start with some basic military equipment.

Uniform

Soldiers wear special clothes depending on their branch.

The army wears camouflage, while the Navy wears navy blue uniforms.

Helmet is a protective piece of headgear worn during combat.

A rifle is a long gun used by soldiers.

A grenade is a small explosive device thrown by hand.

And a bulletproof vest is a vest that protects soldiers from bullets.

Now let's talk about military vehicles. A tank is a heavy armored combat vehicle with a big cannon.

It can move across rough terrain and fire powerful weapons.

A jet fighter is a fast military aircraft used in air combat.

An aircraft carrier is a massive ship that carries military planes.

It acts as a floating airport for fighter jets. A helicopter is used to transport

soldiers and equipment or for rescue missions. And a submarine is a watercraft that moves underwater for secret missions.

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