Military ABCs
A
ALPHA
This color is worn on April 15th to show support for military children.
Purple
PT
Physical training
The Navy is the largest branch of the US military in terms of service members.
False. The Army is the largest branch.
This city is home to the largest Naval base in the world.
Norfolk
E
ECHO
This flower is dedicated to military children
Dandelion
MRE
Meal Ready to Eat
On average, members of the military are more educated than the general population.
True
This primary purpose of this branch is to protect US interests in space.
Space Force
F
FOXTROT
On average, military children change schools ___ times from kindergarten to high school graduation.
6-9 times
XO
Executive Officer
The US Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security, not the Department of Defense.
True.
This state has the most military installations.
California is home to 32 installations. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard/Reserve installations are located across the state.
Z
ZULU
This state has the largest population of military children.
Virginia
PCS
Permanent Change of Duty Station
The age range for entering active duty forces is 17-23 years old.
False. This was the previous age range however the current age range is 18-39 years old.
The Air Force was part of this branch until 1947.
S
SIERRA
The approximate number of military children across the world.
1.2 million
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Women make up 25% of active duty forces.
False. As of 2022, women make up 17.5% of active duty forces
Marine Corps boot camps are located in these two states.
South Carolina and California