Virgin Islands History
This European explorer first encountered the Virgin Islands during his second voyage in 1493
What is Christopher Columbus?
This aircraft dropped the first atomic bomb in 1945
What is the B-29 Superfortress?
This team specializes in heavy construction projects
What is Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, abbreviated as RED HORSE?
This aircraft, first deployed in 1997, is the Air Force's premier stealth fighter.
What is the F-22 Raptor?
This traditional Virgin Islands dance is characterized by rhythmic hip movements and colorful costumes
What is Quadrille?
This AFSC (3E071) specializes in maintaining what systems on Air Force bases
What is Electrical Systems?
What are the countries that have had ownership of the U.S. Virgin Islands, before the United States?
What is England, France, Holland, Spain, Knight's of Malta and Denmark
The year when the United States purchased the Virgin Islands.
What is 1917?
The Air Force became its own military branch separate from the Army in this year.
What is 1947?
This natural disaster response program enables the Air National Guard to respond quickly to domestic emergencies.
What is Emergency Management?
This unmanned aerial vehicle has been the primary drone for reconnaissance and strike missions since the 1990s
What is the MQ-1 Predator?
This annual festival, celebrated in April-May on St. Thomas, features parades, music, and food.
What is Carnival?
Personnel with this AFSC (3E451) are responsible for what systems maintenance.
What is Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance?
This Danish governor abolished slavery in the Virgin Islands in 1848
What is Peter von Scholten?
This was the Air Force's first operational stealth aircraft
What is the F-117 Nighthawk?
This concept describes the Air National Guard Civil Engineer's dual role of serving both state and federal missions
What is "dual-status" or "dual-mission"?
This large transport aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, replaced the C-141 Starlifter.
What is the C-17 Globemaster III?
What is considered the national dish of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is fish and Fungi?
This AFSC (3P071) handles what services on Air Force installations
What is SECURITY FORCES?
The Virgin Islands were once known by this name under Danish rule.
What is the Danish West Indies?
This program, started in 1953, trained civilian pilots to augment military resources during the Cold War.
What is the Civil Air Patrol?
This training exercise prepares Air National Guard Civil Engineers for overseas deployment.
What is Silver Flag or DFT?
This next-generation bomber program was announced in 2015 to eventually replace the B-1 and B-2.
What is the B-21 Raider?
This musical instrument, made from metal, is traditional to Virgin Islands music
What is the Steel Pan?
Airmen with this AFSC (3E571) are responsible for design and drafting
What is Engineering?
This devastating hurricane hit St. Croix in 1989, causing widespread destruction.
What is Hurricane Hugo?
This decorated pilot became the first African American four-star general in the Air Force.
What is General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.?
This term describes the specialized airfield damage repair capability that Air National Guard CE teams must maintain
What is Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR)?
This aircraft, first delivered to the Air Force in 2011, is designed to replace the aging A-10 and F-16 fighters.
What is the F-35 Lightning II?
This term describes the unique Virgin Islands language that combines elements of English and West African languages.
What is Crucian or Virgin Islands Creole?
This AFSC (3E8X1) specializes in what
What is EOD?