Opiates are a narcotic derived from opium. Some opiates, such as heroin, are illegal and considered to have no medical use. Morphine, named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, is an opiate. Opiates, such as codeine and hydrocodone, are present in some medications.
Edwards AFB falls under AFMC, which employs more than 80,000 people and has a budget of $60 billion. Pawlikowski attached the new unit award streamer to the TPS guidon after the award citation was read.
Structure & Branches. The US military has five branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. As shown in the graphic below, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines are housed under the Department of Defense (DOD).The DOD is headed by The Secretary of Defense, a civilian appointed by the President.he US military has five branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.