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The oldest U.S. Navy ship still in commission
What is the USS Constitution
100
"Remember the Maine," referring to the USS Maine, was the battle cry for this war
What is The Spanish American War
100
August 27, 1802 the SECNAV signed an instruction which set a pattern for the dress of the U.S. Navy in these two colors
What is Blue and Gold
100
The president during the September 11 attacks
Who is George W. Bush
100
A series of four coordinated suicide attacks upon the United States in New York City and the Washington D.C. area
What is 9/11
200
The was the first warfare submarine
What is the Turtle
200
"Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" was the order that was given in this Civil War battle
What is the Battle of Mobile Bay
200
The first uniform instruction was issued by the Secretary of War on August 24, 1791 for this type of service member
What is an officer
200
He was the Navy's first aviator
Who is LT Ellyson?
200
October 13, 1775 was commemorated for this day
What is the Navy's Birthday?
300
The world's first nuclear-powered carrier
What is the USS Enterprise
300
The decisive battle of World War II that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific
What is the Battle of Midway?
300
Until 1949 rating badges were worn on this side of the arm
What is either side
300
He was the president when the U.S. Navy Department was established
Who is John Adams
300
The first American satellite was placed in orbit in this year
What is 1958
400
Superficially resembles an aircraft carrier, carries Marines and are platforms for Marine aircraft
What is an Amphibious Assault Ship
400
The first naval battle of World War II in which two opposing fleets didn't see each other during combat
What is the Battle of the Coral Sea
400
This was used as a sweatband or just a simple closure for the collar
What is a neckerchief
400
Americas first man in space; also a CDR in the USN with a flight of 15 min & 28 sec
Who is CDR Alan B. Shepard
400
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act was passed this year
What is 1948
500
While at anchor in Yemen this ship was attacked by Al-Qaeda suicide bombers, killing 17 crew members and injuring 39.
What is the USS Cole
500
Attack on Hawaii by the Japanese Imperial HQ that lead America directly to WWII in both the Pacific and European theaters
What is the Battle of Pearl Harbor
500
In 1817, these were found to be more convenient for sailors to roll up while washing the decks
What are bell bottom trousers
500
Best known for this quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is Capt John Paul Jones
500
The grade of Chief Petty Officer was established in this year
What is 1893