Branches of Military
The oldest and strongest branch of Military. They have the largest helicopter wing.
What is the Army?
The date Veterans Day celebrated.
What is November 11th?
Heroic
What is Brave or Daring?
This statue is located in New York City and holds a torch.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The number of stripes on the U.S. flag and what they represent.
What is 13? What is 13 original colonies?
Trained to fight by sea and land. They are often the first on the ground in combat.
What is Marine Corps?
People who are serving or have served in the military (with an honorable discharge) in times of war or peace.
What is a Veteran?
Freedom
What is the power to act, write or speak openly?
A metal tag worn around the neck of a person in the military.
What is a Dog Tag?
The number of stars on the U.S. flag and what they symbolize.
What is 50, what are states in the union?
They defend our rights to use the oceans for travel and trade. They provide a runway at sea for air crafts.
What is the Navy?
Veterans Day was once called...
What is Armistice Day?
Honor
What is having respect or esteem?
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
What is I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, for liberty and justice for all?
The reason the flag looks backwards on soldier's uniforms.
What is the flag must always be positioned to look like it is flying forward?
They protect America's interest in the air, space, and cyberspace. They operate fighter aircraft and helicopters.
What is the Air Force?
The day the United States changed the name "Armistice Day" to "Veterans Day".
What is June 1, 1954?
Protect
What is keep safe from harm or injury?
The red flower that serves as remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
What is a poppy?
The woman who sewed the first U.S. flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
They protect America's Coasts and waterways. They deal with boat safety and sea rescues.
What is the Coast Guard?
Where unidentified servicemen are buried and protected by the U.S. Army.
What is The Tomb of the Unknown Solider?
Patriotic
What is having love for your country?
"In Flander's Field"
What is a poem written by John McCrae channeling the voice of the fallen soldiers burried under the hardy poppies?
The proper etiquette when a US flag carried by honor guard or by a group passes in a parade.
What is...
• Stand up.
• Remove your hat.
• Place your right hand over your heart.
• Stop any conversation you are having.