Test Your Military Knowledge
As we salute our troops on Veteran's Day, how well versed are you when it comes to the proud traditions of our military?
Question: Who am I? I am in a military unit of the Army, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. In addition, I also serve in the civilian workforce or school as well.
Protected Veteran Status
Active Duty Status
Reserve / National Guard
Lieutenant
The National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Any state governor or the President of the United States can call on the Guard in a moment’s notice. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time. Guard Soldiers’ primary area of operation is their home state.
Which branch came first?
US Coast Guard
US Army
US Navy
US Air Force
The United States Army was originally founded as the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, which makes the Army the oldest branch of the US Military.
What qualifies someone as a Veteran?
Served in the Armed forces for 60 days
Served in the Navy for 90 days
Served Active Duty in one of the armed services for more than 180 consecutive days
Served in the Merchant Marines for 100 days
Veteran status refers to anyone who has served active duty in one of the armed services for more than 180 consecutive days. Veterans will have a certificate of release or discharge, certificate DD-214, that documents their time in service and discharge status; for example, honorable, general, or dishonorable.
Which branch of the military that is separate now was originally part of the US Army?
Merchant Marine Academy
US Coast Guard
US Navy
US Air Force
The US Air Force was part of the Army until 1946. It was called the Army Air Corp.
Of the recorded 46 presidents we have had, 31 are military veterans. Of these 31 veterans, only 1 received the Medal of Honor. Who was it?
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
John Tyler
Theodore Roosevelt
Jimmy Carter
Roosevelt was initially denied the Medal of Honor by the War Department. It took more than a century for the nation to change its mind. On Jan. 16, 2001, the former president finally received the honor.
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Now your learning! Keep it up as you move ahead in rank!
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