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100

In the movie "Home Alone," what is the main character's name?

Kevin McCallister

100

What is the name of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights celebrated in December?

What is Hanukkah?

100

These articles of the UCMJ define criminal offenses under military law.

What are the Punitive Articles?

100

What is the name of the upcoming "Purple Book" intended to educate Airmen on the joint-force environment?

What is the "Purple Book"?

100

USAF Contribution to Society:  a network of satellites that provide location, navigation, and timing info to users around the globe.

GPS

200

Which Christmas song was the first to be played in space?

What is "Jingle Bells"?

200

This week-long celebration of African-American heritage begins on December 26th.

What is Kwanzaa?

200

Who is the appellate authority for an NJP Appeal for commissioned officers?

MAJCOM CC but often delegated to Deputy MAJCOM CC

200

The updated "Brown Book" includes a chapter on 24 foundational competencies and these 10 performance characteristics.

What are the Airman Leadership Qualities (ALQs)?

200

This aircraft has a max take off weight of 840K pounds

C-5 Galaxy

300

What is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time?

What is "The Grinch"?

300

In which country is it a popular tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

What is Japan?

300

This UCMJ article says in a case involving an accused who has dependents, the CA may waive any or all of the forfeitures for a period not to exceed 6 months and it shall be paid to the dependents of the accused.

Art. 58b. Sentences: forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement

300

Exclusive to members of the military unit, this is a formal, members-only event for a unit to build camaraderie, steeped in tradition with strict rules (Rules of the Mess), guest speakers, toasts, grog bowls, and a POW/MIA table

Dining-In

300

There is a global debate whether this movie is a Christmas movie

Die Hard

400

What parasitic plant is it a tradition to kiss under?

What is mistletoe

400

On December 26th, this British tradition involves giving gifts to service workers.

What is Boxing Day?

400

This document outlines the authority to convene courts-martial in the USAF

What is the Worldwide Convening Order?

400

When walking with a senior-ranking person, you should position yourself on this side.

What is the left side?

400

The joint task force is responsible for detainee ops in Guantanamo Bay

jtf-gtmo

500

This Holiday Character was created as a marketing ploy for the Montgomery Ward department store.

Who is Rudolph?

500

This Buddhist holiday on December 8th commemorates the day the Buddha achieved enlightenment.

What is Bodhi Day?

500

The RCM AND standard for providing evidence in the possession, custody, or control of military authorities

RCM 701 and relevant to defense prep

500

A prestigious award given by  NCOs  primarily known as the highest honor the U.S. Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon a commissioned officer leader, recognizing exceptional contributions to the enlisted force, adopted from European traditions.

Order of the Sword

500

This person has two sons and had his vehicle totaled at work

Col Bentz

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