1. Which branch of the U.S. military was the first to allow women to serve in combat roles? Army
2. In which war was the military jeep first widely used? World War II
3. Which military rank is the highest? Major
4. What is the highest military decoration awarded for valor in action against an enemy force? Medal of Honor
5. Which U.S. president was a five-star general in the U.S. Army? Dwight D. Eisenhower
6. Which U.S. president served as a fighter pilot during World War II? George H. W. Bush
7. Which war saw the first widespread use of helicopters by the U.S. military? Korean War
8. Which U.S. military branch was established first? Army
9. Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for sea-based military operations? Navy
10. What does the red poppy symbolize on Veterans Day? Sacrifice
11. What is the purpose of a military salute? To show respect and recognition
12. What is the initial training that all U.S. Army recruits go through? Basic Combat Training
13. How many stars are on the flag of the United States? 50
14. What role do military working dogs primarily serve in the U.S. military? Detection of explosives and narcotics
15. What does the acronym 'PTSD' stand for? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
16. Which war was originally commemorated on Veterans Day in the United States? World War I
17. What is the official flower of Veterans Day? Poppy
18. What is the purpose of the 'Last Post' bugle call on Veterans Day? To honor the dead
19. Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for land-based military operations? Army
20. Which war saw the first use of tanks in battle? World War I
21. Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for air-based military operations? Air Force
22. What does "SEAL" stand for in "Navy SEALs"? Sea, Air, and Land
23. What is the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project? To support injured veterans
24. Which branch of the military is responsible for the Space Force? Air Force
25. What is the name of the medal awarded to U.S. military members who are wounded in action? Purple Heart
26. Which branch of the U.S. military do the Green Berets belong to? Army
27. In what year did the Vietnam War end? 1975
28. What is the highest rank in the U.S. Army? General
29. Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for providing support to the U.S. embassies? Marines
30. What is the purpose of a military bugle call? To communicate orders and ceremonies
31. What is one of the non-combat roles of the U.S. military? Disaster relief
32. What was the original name of Veterans Day? Armistice Day
33. What does POW stand for? Prisoner of War
34. Which U.S. military academy is located in West Point, New York? U.S. Military Academy
35. What is the first enlisted rank in the U.S. Army? Private
36. When is Veterans Day celebrated in the United States? November 11
