Mottos & Traditions
The U.S. Coast Guard's motto, which is also the name of their official song, means "Always Ready." What is this Latin motto?
What is Semper Paratus?
This is the nickname given to the U.S. Navy's cooking area.
What is the Galley?
The actor who portrayed Forrest Gump, this U.S. Army veteran is now a two-time Oscar winner.
Who is Tom Hanks?
The primary symbol for veterans which originated from the poem "In Flanders Fields" and became a widespread symbol of remembrance for fallen and living veterans after World War I.
What is the red poppy?
This many stripes are on the US flag?
What is 13?
What is the Latin phrase motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, which translates to "Always Faithful?"
What is Semper Fidelis (or Semper Fi)?
This joking name was given to the universally loved, lightweight quilt/blanket officially called a Poncho Liner?
What is a "Woobie?"
Before hosting "The Price is Right," this TV personality served as an Air Force reservist during the Korean War.
Who is Bob Barker?
This military decoration, awarded for a successful operational tour, is humorously known as the "Travel Ribbon" due to its common issuance just for being deployed.
What is the Overseas Service Ribbon (or Expeditionary Medal)?
The color red on the flag symbolizes this.
What is hardiness, valor, and the readiness to sacrifice for the country?
The Navy's bell-bottom pants were designed to be quickly removed by knotting the legs and swinging them over your head to fill them with air. What did this turn the pants into?
What is a life preserver (or flotation device)?
What is the military's official name for the basic warm-up exercise known to everyone as a jumping jack?
What is a side-straddle hop?
This King of Rock and Roll enlisted in the Army in 1958 and served for two years.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The extensive, multi-page final document a service member receives upon separation, summarizing their service record?
What is the DD-214?
The color white on the flag symbolizes this.
What is purity, innocence, and the nation's commitment to high ideals?
The tradition of the Air Force "roof stomp" is done to welcome a new one of these.
What is a commander?
In the Navy, what does "Scuttlebutt" refer to, besides the drinking fountain?
What is gossip or rumors?
This famous painter and television host, known for his calm demeanor and "happy little trees," was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1981.
Who is Bob Ross?
This military decoration, awarded for honorable service, is humorously nicknamed the "I Love Me" medal due to its frequent presentation upon leaving a unit.
What is the Achievement Medal (or Commendation Medal)?
The color blue on the flag symbolizes this.
What is vigilance, perseverance, and justice?
The official song of the U.S. Army is named "The Army Goes Rolling Along," but is popularly known by this title.
What is the "Caisson Song"?
The act of dodging work or laziness, pretending to be busy while actually doing nothing, or avoiding one's duties.
What is Shamming?
This famous astronaut, the first man to walk on the moon, was a Navy pilot and saw combat in the Korean War, flying 78 combat missions.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This small, flat item is exchanged at military functions as a professional symbol of unit affiliation, often resulting in embarrassing dare penalties if you don't have it?
What is a "Challenge Coin?"
According to a famous military legend, the ornamental ball at the top of a military flagpole, called the "truck," secretly contains a razor, a match, and this item all used to destroy the flag if the base is overrun.
What is a bullet?