Famous Vets
This U.S. president served as a Navy lieutenant in WWII and later commanded PT-109
Who is John F. Kennedy?
The U.S. military was established during this war.
What is the American Revolutionary War?
The term “TDY” or “TAD” refers to a short-term assignment away from one’s permanent station. What do these acronyms stand for?
What is Temporary Duty (Air Force/Army) or Temporary Additional Duty (Navy/Marines)?
The American flag is traditionally folded this many times at a military funeral.
What is 13?
Tom Hanks starred as this titular character who served in Vietnam in a 1994 film.
Who is Forrest Gump?
This four-star general and first Black Secretary of State served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War.
Who is Colin Powell?
This branch of the military was officially created in 1947.
What is the U.S. Air Force?
This solemn bugle call is often played after “Retreat” at the end of the day or at military funerals to honor the fallen.
What is “Taps”?
The 21-gun salute — the highest honor rendered to military and state leaders — symbolizes this historical naval tradition.
What is the firing of all ship’s cannons to show disarmament and respect?
This 1986 film about Navy fighter pilots inspired the nickname “Maverick.”
What is Top Gun?
This African American Navy cook became a hero at Pearl Harbor for manning an anti-aircraft gun.
Who is Doris “Dorie” Miller?
This 1942–1943 battle marked the turning point in the Pacific during World War II.
What is the Battle of Midway?
"BX," "PX," "NEX," and "MCX," all refer to this type of on-base facility.
What is the "Exchange"?
This ribbon, featuring alternating red and white stripes, was the first U.S. military decoration created by George Washington.
What is the Badge of Military Merit?
EXTRA: This honor was the precursor to the Purple Heart.
This 2001 film told the story of the first African American Navy diver.
What is Men of Honor?
This baseball legend interrupted his career to serve as a Marine pilot in WWII.
Who is Ted Williams?
This war was the first major conflict fought entirely with an all-volunteer U.S. military.
What is the Gulf War?
This document outlines the expectations and obligations between a service member and the U.S. military.
What is the enlistment contract (DD Form 4)?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24/7 by this elite unit from the U.S. Army.
Who are the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)?
Clint Eastwood directed this WWII film about the flag-raising at Iwo Jima.
What is Flags of Our Fathers?
This was the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
Who is Dr. Mary Edwards Walker?
The 1948 executive order, signed this president, officially desegregated the U.S. Armed Forces.
Who is President Truman?
EXTRA: The specific order was Executive Order 9981.
“Family Readiness Groups” were originally established under this branch’s program to provide community support.
What is the U.S. Army?
The colors on the U.S. flag have these meanings.
What is red for hardiness and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice?
This 2014 film, starring Bradley Cooper, told the story of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.
What is American Sniper?