History
What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving.
What date is Veteran's Day Celebrated?
November 11th. (EVERY YEAR)
Name the 6 Branches of Military
True or False
If you serve in the military you are referred to as a soldier.
False. Every military member is NOT a soldier. Soldiers are only in the Army. While the Army is the largest component of the U.S. military and their members are called soldiers, there are 5 other branches of service, and each has its own unique history and name.
By what name was Veterans Day originally known?
Armistice Day, sometime also referred to as “Remembrance Day.”
In 1954, Congress passed a bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
Who is the current Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?
The President of the United States- Donald Trump
Which branch of the U.S. military was the first to allow women to serve in combat roles?
Army
Who are veterans?
A veteran is defined by federal law as any person who served for any length of time in any military service branch.
What is the name of the treaty that marked the official end of World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919, seven months after fighting had ended, in the Palace of Versailles in France.
After the Commander-in-Chief, who is next in line of command of the nation’s armed forces?
The Secretary of Defense. The position is currently held by Pete Hegseth (2025).
What does "SEAL" stand for in "Navy SEALs"?
Sea, Air, and Land
Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Solider?
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
What does the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” signify?
On November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. in France, German forces formally agreed to a cease-fire, thereby ending World War I.
Approximately how many U.S. veterans are there right now?
a) 500,000
b) 18 million
c) 2 million
B. According to most recent statistics from the U.S. Census, there are just over 18 million veterans in the United States.
Which branch of the U.S. military do the Green Berets belong to?
Army
What is the highest military decoration awarded for Valor?
Metal of Honor
Which U.S. president served as a fighter pilot during World War II?
George H. W. Bush
Estimate how many service members historically have been deemed POW/MIA
More than 80,000 American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and 38,000 are estimated to be recoverable. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they're home.
Military members appreciate being referred to correctly in each branch, what are the names given to military members for each branch:
-Army
-Marines
-Navy
-Air Force
-Space Force
-Coast Gaurd
Military members appreciate being referred to correctly
- Army (Soldier),
-Marine Corps (Marine)
-Navy (Sailor)
- Air Force (Airman)
-Space Force (Guardian),
-Coast Guard (Coastguardsman)
What is the name of the medal awarded to U.S. military members who are wounded in action?
Purple Heart