Iowa Military History
The Iowa Base named after a Brigadier General who also served as a US Congressman later in life.
What is CAMP DODGE?
The name of the military history museum located on Camp Dodge in Johnston, where Survivor Outreach Services hosts an event every November.
What is the IOWA GOLD STAR MILITARY MUSEUM?
“Goose”, “Jester”, “Hollywood”, & “Wolfman” were nicknames for the characters in this famous military themed film.
What is TOP GUN?
Semper fidelis, Latin for “always faithful,” was adopted as the motto of this US military service in 1883.
What is THE MARINE CORPS?
This branch of the military is the newest and was established in 2019.
What is the US SPACE FORCE?
The Iowa Base built in 1843, which is still operational today, that served as a major base for the American Civil War. (Located where the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers join together.)
What is FORT DES MOINES?
The year that Jenna started with the Survivor Outreach Services program.
What is 2015?
This King of Rock n’ Roll served as a soldier in the US Army.
Who is ELVIS PRESLEY?
Initially part of the United States Army, this branch was formed as a separate branch of the military under the National Security Act of 1947.
What is the United States AIR FORCE?
This famous Washington D.C. building is the headquarters for the Deptartment of Defense.
What is THE PENTAGON?
The last name of the five brothers who all served together and died in WWII.
Who are the SULLIVAN brothers?
The name of the company that currently holds the Survivor Outreach Services contract. (Hint: At the bottom of every email we send!)
SRI (Strategic Resources Incorporated)
This “Ring of Fire” singer served in the US Air Force.
Who is JOHNNY CASH?
On December 1st, 1959, this chilly continent was declared a No-Military Zone & can only be used for scientific research.
What is ANTARCTICA?
An infamous US Military Installation in Nevada that is know for its secrecy.
What is AREA 51?
Iowa’s ONLY National Cemetery, which is the final resting place for 608 Civil War soldiers.
What is KEOKUK NATIONAL CEMETERY?
The year that Mysty started with the Survivor Outreach Services Program.
What is 2010?
This branch of the US military shares its name with a best-selling line of Nike sneakers.
What is AIR FORCE?
This Founding Father/US President is responsible for choosing black and gold to be the official colors of the US Army.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON?
This branch of the US military is the smallest of the six branches and operates under the Dept of Homeland Security during peacetime.
What is the US COAST GUARD?
The famous Iowa painter dedicated to thanking our Veterans by providing a unique state mural for all 50 states in America. (Hint: He rocks.)
Who is BUBBA SORENSEN?
The year the Survivor Outreach Services Program was started in Iowa.
What is 2010?
The name of this band is also the term from WWII to describe unknown aircraft that would change direction and speed faster than any know aircraft possibly could.
What is THE FOO FIGHTERS?
The original name given to the US Army.
THE CONTINENTAL ARMY
This is the maximum age for enlisting in the Army.
What is 35 YEARS OLD?