U.S. Ships/History
A "boomer" refers to this kind of ship
What is...
A ballistic missile submarine
This indicates a 4 year length of service on Navy enlisted dress uniforms.
What is...
A service stripe
This is what the term "jarhead" refers to
What is...
A US Marine
This former Governor of South Dakota was a Marine Aviator during WWII
Who is...
Joe Foss
A unmanned aircraft guided by remote is referred to as
What is...
An UAV / Drone
In what year was the USS Cole bombed by terrorist?
When is...
2000
You are visiting Mayport, Fl when you walk into a bar and see your old friend, John Smith, in a Navy dress uniform. After exchanging greetings, you say you are surprised to see that he has become a seaman. john indignantly replies that he is not a seaman, he is a "Snipe". What is a "Snipe"
What is...
An engineer
The term "deep six" means what.
What is...
To throw overboard/away.
He is considered the "father of the US Nuclear Navy"
Who is...
Admiral Rickover
The Navy's elite flying team is called
What is...
The Blue Angels
An AE is this kind of ship
What is...
An ammunition ship
This is the difference between the terms "rate" and "rating" as it applies to US Navy personnel.
What is...
Rate indicates paygrade, Rating indicates technical specialty
What is a "Mustang" in the US Navy
What is....
An Officer that was formerly enlisted
He was the first African American Master Diver
Who is...
Carl Brashear
This Vietnam era ship is known for one of the worst aviation disasters in Navy history
What is...
The USS Forrestal
The first US aircraft carrier was named what?
What is...
USS Langley
This rating is referred to "anchor clanker"
What is...
A Boatswains Mate
A "Tin Can" refers to this
What is...
A Destroyer
This famous astronaut of the Apollo missions was a Naval Aviator during the Korean war
Who is...
Neil Armstrong
What is the difference between personnel wearing red/blue/purple on a flight deck
What is...
Red is ordinance, Blue is handler, and purple is fuels
How many Nimitz class aircraft carriers were commissioned by the US Navy?
What is...
10
A Craftmaster badge is worn on a uniform when
What is...
The Sailor is a qualified underway boat captain
This is what you would expect to find inside the "Goat Locker"
What is...
Navy Chiefs
Who is...
Admiral Grace Hopper
The Optical Landing System is nicknamed what on an aircraft carrier
What is...
meatball or "the ball"