American Flag
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The 13 original colonies.
What was Veterans Day originally called?
Armistice Day
How many branches are there in the U.S. military?
Six branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
How many veterans are currently employed at Facilities Management?
31
Which U.S. president was a general in the Union Army during the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant.
How many stars are on the American flag?
50 stars.
On what date is Veterans Day observed each year?
November 11th
What is the motto of the United States Marines?
Semper Fidelis
Which branch did the most FM veterans serve in?
Army
Which president served as a naval officer during World War II?
John F. Kennedy.
Each color of the American Flag (red, white, and blue) has significance. Which color symbolizes valor and bravery?
Red.
Which U.S. president signed the bill that made Veterans Day a national holiday?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What does "Semper Fidelis" mean?
Always Faithful
Who is the only Coast Guard veteran currently employed at FM?
Ray Willett
Who was the only president to receive the Medal of Honor?
Theodore Roosevelt.
Who designed the current 50-star American flag?
Robert G. Heft.
Which city held the first celebration referred to as Veterans Day?
Birmingham, Alabama
Which branch of the military is responsible for enforcing laws at sea, securing waterways, and leading search and rescue missions?
The United States Cost Guard
Which single FM department has the most veterans employed?
Preventive Maintenance
Which president served as a five-star general in the U.S. Army during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States?
June 14.
How many U.S. veterans were there as of 2021?
Approximately 19 million
The newest branch of the US military is the Space Force. Which year was it established?
2019
What is the only branch of military not represented at Facilities Management?
Space Force
Which president served in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War?
George W. Bush.