Some Fun Facts

 The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are the armed forces of the United States. The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are reserve components of their services and operate in part under state authority. Here is some great info about each branch. Click the link below to learn more.

Think you know military ranks? Can you tell a Staff Sergeant in the Army from an Admiral in the Navy?  Click the link below to see a breakdown and to test your knowledge.

The military speaks a whole different language, and has their own names for things. (These names are called "nomenclature"). Check out this cool PDF, you'll speak military in no time!!

The U.S. Armed Forces, and the United States in general, have a storied history in combat. Are you a war buff? Here is a list of every war the United Sates has been involved in.

Think you are good at trivia? You got all the facts? Prove it, click the link below

The branches of the United States Armed Forces have several medals they share, as well as individual medals for the specific branch. Medals are awarded for accomplishments, bravery and valor. Check out the link below to a PDF about military medals.

Military uniforms are not arbitrary, the design actually serves a purpose. It can get confusing, who wears what, and when? Click the link below to read about the different military uniforms.

To avoid errors in communication in combat, the military uses an alphabet called the phonetic alphabet. Most people have used their own version of this trying to spell their name and address over the phone for someone. Think you know the REAL phonetic alphabet? Click below and find out.

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!! The military has many individual weapons. the link below will tell you about some of them.