Air Force
It is by far the most numerous aircraft in the USAF's active inventory.
What is the F-16?
This widely-used communication method was designed to save cargo space during WWII.
What was V-Mail?
Navy calls it the "National Ensign."
What is the American flag?
Term used for a sailor who crosses the Arctic Circle.
What is a "Blue Nose"?
He was nicknamed "Gramps" or "Pappy" because, at age 31, he was a decade older than Marines serving under him.
Who was Gregory Boyington?
Lt. Col. (ret) Ben Wright is famous for flying this aircraft in the 1970s and 1980s.
What is the C-130?
This immigrant needed FDR's personal permission to join the US Navy in WWII.
Who was William Patrick Hitler, Adolf's nephew.
"Barney style"
What is slang for explaining something simply.
Term used for the meal served to sailors working the late or over night shift.
What is Midrats?
This Iwo Jima Marine was a member of the Akimel O'odham, an Indigenous people living in central and southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico.
Who was Ira Hayes?
The Army calls it a "Sergeant Major." The Air Force calls it this.
What is "Chief Master Sergeant"?
The First Army Group was unusual for this reason.
What is it didn't exist?
"Pop Smoke"
What is slang for "leave" or "depart"?
Term for the shortened 2-hour work shift usually between 1600-2000 hours.
What is "Dog Watch"?
This famous Marine wasn't Cajun, despite his Louisiana heritage and French last name, which he pronounced "Luh-jern."
Who is General John A. Lejeune?
The place where in 1948 the Joint Chiefs agreed for the Air Force to the sole service branch responsible for Strategic Air Warfare.
What is Key West?
The material shortage that caused gasoline to be rationed in the US.
What is rubber?
DFAC
What is mess hall, chow hall, or dining facility?
"Skivvy Waver" is an affectionate term given to this Navy rating.
What is a "Signalman"?
This most decorated Marine in history was unsure how he got his famous nickname, though legend has it, an implanted steel plate was involved.
Who is General Lewis "Chesty" Puller?
In 1978, the Air Force phased out this numerically-named khaki uniform.
What is the "Fifteen-oh-Five"?
Gen. Omar Bradley correctly named this Illinois state capital when challenged by a guard during the Bulge. But the guard detained Bradley because he thought the correct answer was "Chicago."
What is Springfield?
What Marines call "fatigues."
What are "utilities"?
Term of unknown origin used for "stop" or "cease" in the Navy.
What is "avast"?
The Viet Cong and NVA nicknamed this famous Marine sniper Lông Trắng because of the white feather he kept in a band on his bush hat.
Who is Carlos Hathcock?