General Military Knowledge
Which U.S. President established Veterans Day as a national holiday?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What technology, commonly used in smartphone maps today, was first developed by the U.S. Department of Defense?
GPS (Global Positioning System)
Which famous actor served as a pilot during World War II and starred in "It’s a Wonderful Life"?
Jimmy Stewart
Which branch of the military is responsible for defending the nation’s coastlines and waterways?
U.S. Coast Guard
What satellite technology, heavily used in the military, forms the backbone of modern geospatial intelligence?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What was the original name for Veterans Day?
Armistice Day
Which global positioning system (GPS) was originally developed for military use?
NAVSTAR GPS
Which legendary boxer and Olympic gold medalist served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War?
Muhammad Ali
In which year was the U.S. Space Force established as a separate branch of the military?
2019
Which former Army officer founded the technology company Esri, known for its GIS software?
Jack Dangermond
What is the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government?
The Medal of Honor
What modern military technology allows for long-distance, real-time communication and control of military assets?
Satellite Communication
This renowned Rock and Roll musician served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. Who is he?
Elvis Presley
Which U.S. military branch is known as "The Few, The Proud"?
U.S. Marine Corps
This U.S. Navy veteran became a renowned computer scientist and helped develop the COBOL programming language. Who is she?
Grace Hopper
What is the oldest continuously active military post in the United States?
West Point, established in 1778
Which military aircraft is known for its stealth technology and triangular shape, often called the "Stealth Bomber"?
B-2 Spirit
Which actor and former Marine, known for roles in "Star Wars" founded an arts organization called Arts in the Armed Forces to provide creative outlets for military service members and veterans?
Adam Driver
Which branch of the U.S. military has the motto "That Others May Live"?
U.S. Air Force
Which computer scientist and former Air Force officer co-founded Intel Corporation, helping pioneer microprocessor technology?
Robert Noyce
Which U.S. president signed the act that created the Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ benefits and services to a cabinet-level department?
Ronald Reagan
Which unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has become a staple of modern military operations?
Predator Drone
Which U.S. President and naval officer served in WWII and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism?
John F. Kennedy
Which branch of the U.S. military was originally part of the Army until it became its own independent branch in 1947?
U.S. Air Force
Which U.S. Army veteran and former engineer at Google co-founded Niantic, the company known for developing the augmented reality game Pokémon GO, which incorporates geospatial technology?
John Hanke