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Wright-Patterson AFB was integral in the development of this advanced fighter jet, first flown in 1997 and known for its stealth capabilities.
What is the F-22 Raptor
In the Gospel of Matthew, the Wise Men follow a star to find Jesus. This specific celestial body is often referred to by this name.
What is the star of Bethlehem?
This popular carol refers to the “newborn king” and includes the refrain, “Gloria, in excelsis Deo.”
What is "Angels We Have Heard on High"?
In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle works as Santa Claus at this iconic New York City department store.
What is Macy’s?
The Air Force was previously this Army Corps of the military before becoming an independent branch in 1947.
What is the US Army Air Corpse?
The "Wright" in Wright-Patterson AFB refers to these brothers who tested their early aircraft at Huffman Prairie, located near the base.
Who are Orville and Wilbur wright?
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to this country to escape King Herod's decree to kill all male infants.
What is Egypt?
“The First Noel” uses this French word, which means “Christmas.”
What is Noel?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey’s guardian angel, Clarence, is trying to earn this.
What is his wings?
The Tuskegee Airmen, an elite group of African American pilots, earned distinction for their combat missions during this war.
What is World War II?
Wright-Patterson AFB played a role in this infamous 1947 incident, where alleged alien debris was brought to the base for analysis.
What is the Roswell Incident?
This prophet from the Old Testament foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
This composer, famous for works like Messiah, wrote the iconic “Hallelujah Chorus,” often associated with Christmas.
Who is George Frideric Handel?
In A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by this many spirits during the night.
What is four?
The Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) was responsible for this mission during the Cold War.
What is nuclear deterrence (or maintaining the nuclear triad)?
This building at Wright-Patterson AFB, known as the "Nexus of Innovation," houses research into aerospace technology and advanced weapon systems.
What is AFRL Headquarters?
The Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus, including gold and these two other items.
What are frankincense and myrrh?
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” invites people to come and do this at Jesus' birthplace.
What is “adore him”?
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin stays at this famous Manhattan hotel.
What is the Plaza Hotel?
The C-17!
The base is home to this center, which oversees foreign military sales for the U.S. Air Force, impacting global military partnerships.
What is the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (AFSAC)?
The angel Gabriel's message to Mary that she would bear the Son of God is referred to by this specific term.
What is the Annunciation?
The carol "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" is based on a prophecy from this Old Testament book.
What is Isaiah?
This 1945 film, often considered a precursor to It’s a Wonderful Life, tells the story of a man who gets a second chance to live life right after dying on Christmas Eve.
What is the Bells of St Mary?
The U.S. Air Force’s “Doolittle Raid” in World War II was the first air strike on Japan, led by this officer.
Who is Jimmy Doolittle?