In a snapshot from the Korean War, a young man, now a grandfather, drapes his arm casually over his knee.
Marines march in gas masks.
An airman reflects on the only sunset she ever saw in Afghanistan.
Moments in a time during wars past and present, through gritty sweat-soaked training and the quiet lulls in the combat zone. The photos capture, in their own small ways, what it means to serve. And also what it means to appreciate.
#MilMonth photo submission
Photo Credit: @adri_dray via Instagram
It's all part of what makes them great additions to our growing gallery of #MilMonth photo contest entries in celebration of Military Appreciation Month.
#MilMonth photo submission
Photo Credit: @paulo.85 via Instagram
To enter, just tag up to five your own photos posted on Instagram anytime in the month of May celebrating military life and service with @militarytimes and #MilMonth. Then go here to fill out a quick online registration form to lock in your chance to win a GoPro Hero4 Black with an awesome accessory kit.
The contest ends May 30.