U.S. Military Branches
This branch is known for its “Semper Fi” motto.
What is the Marine Corps?
This flower is a symbol of remembrance for veterans.
What is the poppy?
The American Revolution began in this year.
What is 1775?
Veterans Day is celebrated on this date every year.
What is November 11?
This U.S. president served as a general in WWII before taking office.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
The newest branch of the U.S. military, founded in 2019.
What is the Space Force?
This song is often played to honor fallen soldiers.
What is Taps?
The attack on Pearl Harbor led to U.S. involvement in this war.
What is World War II?
Veterans Day was originally known by this name.
What is Armistice Day?
This actor and former wrestler served in the U.S. Navy before Hollywood.
Who is Mr. T?
Members of this branch are often called “Sailors.”
What is the Navy?
The folded flag presented at military funerals has this many folds.
What is 13?
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought during this war.
What is the Civil War?
Veterans Day honors this group of people.
Who are all U.S. military veterans?
Before becoming a senator, this man was a Navy pilot and POW in Vietnam.
Who is John McCain?
This branch’s main job is defending the skies.
What is the Air Force?
The U.S. military medal for extreme bravery is called this.
What is the Medal of Honor?
The Korean War began in this decade.
What is the 1950s?
This U.S. president changed the holiday’s name to Veterans Day.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This country music legend served in the Air Force before singing “Ring of Fire.”
Who is Johnny Cash?
The oldest branch of the U.S. military, established in 1775.
What is the Army?
This tomb at Arlington National Cemetery honors unidentified soldiers.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Operation Desert Storm took place during this conflict.
What is the Gulf War?
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day honors these individuals.
Who are living and deceased veterans (not just those who died in service)?
This astronaut and U.S. Senator was the first American to orbit Earth.
Who is John Glenn?