Veterans
What is the proper term for someone who has served in the military?
Veteran.
Which branch/es sails ships that watch over our lakes and oceans?
What is navy and coast gaurd
Is Veterans Day a Federal Holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday, meaning government offices and many schools and businesses may be closed.
What type of vision is required to serve in the Air Force?
20/20 vision
Name the wars that Veteran's Day now commemorates.
What is WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Gulf War, American's All American Wars. Who gave duty/served
What was Veterans Day originally called, and why was it established as a U.S. holiday?
Armistice Day
It was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918.
Which branch flies planes?
What is air force
Do other countries have a similar holiday to Veterans Day?
Yes.
Other countries, like the UK, Canada, and Australia, observe Remembrance Day on or near November 11 to honor their military veterans.
How many weeks does it take to complete Army boot camp?
10 weeks
What symbol do many homes display in their windows on Veteran's Day?
What is the American Flag
If you are a veteran you have an option to use this medical system which is the largest in the country.
Veterans Healthcare Administration or also called the VA
Which branch works where ever they are needed on land?
What is army
What flower is worn on Veterans day to honor all the veterans who have passed away?
Red Poppy
Service people's job is to keep our land _______ .
What is safe or free.
Why do veterans sell small red poppies on Veteran's Day?
What is poppies signify rememberance and grow best in fresh turned earth as in the battle fields after WWI. To fund servicing Veterans.
When is Veterans Day celebrated?
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11.
Which branch works at sea, in the air, and on land?
What is marines
How is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?
Veterans Day honors all veterans, including those still living, while Memorial Day specifically honors military members who died in service.
What is the US Navy’s equivalent to the US Army’s Basic Training?
Boot Camp
How many stars are on the American Flag?
What is 50
What is the number of veterans in the United States?
As of 2022, there were approximately 16.2 million veterans in the United States.
This number has been gradually declining over recent years due to the aging of veterans from earlier conflicts and a decrease in the number of active-duty service members. Projections indicate that the veteran population will continue to decrease in the coming decades.
All five branches are apart of the U.S. ______ ______.
What is armed forces
Why did the U.S. Senate designate the week of Veterans Day as National Veterans Awareness Week in 2001?
National Veterans Awareness Week: In 2001, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating the week of Veterans Day as National Veterans Awareness Week, focused on educating youth about the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
What is the slang military term for the distance of one kilometer?
Klick
What do the stripes on the American Flag stand for? To get the Daily Dbl....what do the colors stand for?
What is the original Thirteen colonies. White represents courage and red represents the blood shed.
Which holiday is meant to celebrate, honor and remember all of the men and women in the military who died fighting for the United States?
Memorial Day
Name the 5 branches of the U.S. armed forces.
What is army, navy, marines, air force, and coast gaurd.
When did Armistice Day become Veterans Day
In 1954, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans, not just those from World War I.
What is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president of the United States?
Marine One
What stands as the most significant symbol, representing all unknown and missing U.S. soldiers from all wars
What is The Tomb of The Unknowns