American Flag
Veterans Day
Branches of the Military
Veterans & FM
Presidents in the Military
100

What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

The 13 original colonies.

100

What was Veterans Day originally called?

Armistice Day

100

How many branches are there in the U.S. military?

Six branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)

100

How many veterans are currently employed at Facilities Management?

31

100

Which U.S. president was a general in the Union Army during the Civil War?

Ulysses S. Grant.

200

How many stars are on the American flag?

50 stars.

200

On what date is Veterans Day observed each year?

November 11th

200

What is the motto of the United States Marines?

Semper Fidelis

200

Which branch did the most FM veterans serve in?

Army

200

Which president served as a naval officer during World War II?

 John F. Kennedy.

300

Each color of the American Flag (red, white, and blue) has significance. Which color symbolizes valor and bravery?

Red.

300

Which U.S. president signed the bill that made Veterans Day a national holiday?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower

300

What does "Semper Fidelis" mean?

Always Faithful

300

Who is the only Coast Guard veteran currently employed at FM?

Ray Willett

300

Who was the only president to receive the Medal of Honor?

Theodore Roosevelt.

400

Who designed the current 50-star American flag?

Robert G. Heft.

400

Which city held the first celebration referred to as Veterans Day?

Birmingham, Alabama

400

Which branch of the military is responsible for enforcing laws at sea, securing waterways, and leading search and rescue missions?

The United States Cost Guard

400

Which single FM department has the most veterans employed?

Preventive Maintenance

400

Which president served as a five-star general in the U.S. Army during World War II?

Dwight D. Eisenhower.

500

When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States?

June 14.

500

How many U.S. veterans were there as of 2021?

Approximately 19 million

500

The newest branch of the US military is the Space Force. Which year was it established?

2019

500

What is the only branch of military not represented at Facilities Management?

Space Force

500

Which president served in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War?

George W. Bush.

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