Military fact
The U.S. Air Force was part of the Army until 1946. It was called the___________
The Army Air Corp
If you are a veteran who has a VA disability rating and an employment handicap, you may be entitled to______ . These services include - but are not limited to - counseling, training, education and job placement assistance.
Veterans Readiness and Employment (previously known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)
Unhealthy pattern of eating characterized by preoccupation with food and distorted body image.
Eating Disorder
This term is used in referring to military Aircrafts.
Bird
Boot
Recruit still in boot camp
The Navy's bell-bottom trousers are commonly believed to be introduced in 1817 to permit men to roll them above the knee when washing down the decks and_________
To make it easier to remove them in a hurry when forced to abandon ship
These benefits is designed to help service members and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training.
GI Bill and Post 9/11 Bill
A type of mood disorder characterized by low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time.
Depression
This large truck is used to move supplies and troops. It's nickname comes from the weight of the truck, but it’s actually the cargo weight the vehicle is rated to carry in off-road conditions.
5-ton (10,000 lb.)
Bolo
Someone who can't pass marksmanship training.
This military branch is smaller than the New York City Police Department.
Coast Guard
Aid and Attendance
Can occur when a person experiences a shocking, unexpected event that is outside the range of usual human experience. The trauma is usually so extreme that it can overwhelm their coping mechanisms and create intense feelings of fear and helplessness.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This term is used referring to eye glasses given out in basic training that were nearly impossible to look attractive in.
Birth control glasses (“BCGs”)
Devil dog
Term for a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
This president was an actor, he served in United States Army Reserve, United States Army Air Corps an reached the rank of captain. He was the 40th U.S. President.
Ronald Reagan
VA is required to place a portion of its contracts and purchases with small and disadvantaged businesses. This agency helps small businesses obtain information on acquiring contracts with VA
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
The fearful anticipation of further danger or problems accompanied by an intense unpleasant feeling (dysphoria) or physical symptoms.
Anxiety
For Marines and soldiers, this is most commonly used to refer to sleeping bags. The Air Force will also use this term to refer to flight suits.
Fart sack
Polliwog
U.S. Navy sailor who has not crossed the equator yet
The nickname originates from the stiff leather stock that early Marines wore around their necks, probably to protect their jugular vein against saber blows.
"Leatherneck"
This is a DOD program that lets some individuals receive both military retired pay and VA disability compensation.
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP)
Disorder of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Mental Illness
Gear used to protect troops from chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks.
MOPP is an acronym for mission oriented protective posture.
John Wayne
Can opener issued with rations