Military Traditions
This is the nickname given to the U.S. Navy's cooking area.
What is the Galley?
Before she was a Supreme Court Justice, she was an attorney for the Army's Judge Advocate General Corps.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
The classic movie "Saving Private Ryan" primarily depicts the Allied invasion of Normandy, which is famously known by this date.
What is D-Day (or June 6, 1944)?
This is the official flower of Memorial Day, often worn or placed on graves.
What is the poppy?
This many stripes are on the flag: seven red and six white.
What is 13?
The U.S. Marine Corps' motto, "Semper Fidelis," is Latin for this two-word phrase.
What is "Always Faithful"?
The 41st President of the United States, who was a Navy pilot during WWII.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
The 1986 film "Top Gun" boosted recruitment efforts for this branch of the military.
What is the Navy?
This iconic statue and memorial in Arlington, Virginia, depicts U.S. Marines raising a flag during World War II.
What is the Iwo Jima Memorial?
The color white on the flag symbolizes purity and innocence, while the color red symbolizes this.
What is valor and hardiness?
The tradition of firing a 21-gun salute is generally reserved for national holidays and honoring this highest office in the U.S. government.
Who is the President?
This King of Rock and Roll enlisted in the Army in 1958 and served for two years.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This character, first appearing in 1941, has an indestructible shield and is considered the ultimate patriotic superhero.
Who is Captain America?
At Arlington National Cemetery, this monument contains the remains of one soldier from WWI, one from WWII, and one from the Korean War.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
This is the federal holiday, celebrated every June 14th, that commemorates the adoption of the U.S. Flag in 1777.
What is Flag Day?
This final, mournful 24-note bugle call is played at military funerals and memorial services.
What is Taps?
The actor who portrayed Forrest Gump, this U.S. Army veteran is now a two-time Oscar winner.
Who is Tom Hanks?
The city where the 1942 film "Casablanca," set during World War II, takes place.
What is Casablanca (or Morocco)?
The U.S. Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines are the five main branches; this is the sixth and newest branch, established in 2019.
What is the Space Force?
When displayed against a wall with crossed staffs, the U.S. Flag's staff should be placed in front and to its own right (the viewer's left).
What is the proper way to display the flag (or Flag Code)?
The official song of the U.S. Army is named "The Army Goes Rolling Along," but is popularly known by this title.
What is the "Caisson Song"?
Before hosting "The Price is Right," this TV personality served as an Air Force reservist during the Korean War.
Who is Bob Barker?
A two-word phrase from a patriotic song that says, "Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims’ pride."
What is "My Country" (or "America")?
Located in Washington D.C., this monument is a black granite wall engraved with the names of over 58,000 service members killed in Vietnam.
What is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
This is the federal holiday that specifically honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
What is Memorial Day?