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Vol. 14 Issue 11November 2008
 

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Veterans Day Quiz

On Nov. 11, we will pause to pay tribute to those who gave so much of themselves to keep America strong and free. Throughout our nation's history, millions have courageously answered the call to serve. Because of our veterans and the brave men and women currently serving in our Armed Forces, we can continue to live in a land shaped by the ideals of our forefathers. As we commemorate this Veterans Day, let us remember how fortunate we are to be the beneficiaries of those who chose to defend freedom on behalf of a nation.

Test your knowledge of US Military and War Trivia. Send your responses to Lisa Szymanski, Veterans' Coordinator, Bailey Building by Nov. 11. Please include your name and a contact number in your response.

  1. Why is Admiral Hyman G. Rickover famous in the submarine force?
    1. The first submarine admiral
    2. Held the record for enemy tonnage sunk during WWII
    3. Developed the first submarine torpedo
    4. Brought the idea of nuclear power to submarines
  2. The ILS would be used to help an Aircraft:
    1. Land
    2. Take off
    3. Fly at night
    4. Refuel
  3. Japan's day of infamy came with the attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. On what day did the attack occur?
    1. September 11, 2001
    2. November 11, 1926
    3. December 11, 1941
    4. December 7, 1941
  4. The U.S. Air Force Academy is located in which state?
    1. Kansas
    2. Colorado
    3. Texas
    4. Arizona
  5. Before the "new" naming system began, ballistic submarines were named after famous Americans. What were attack submarines named after?
    1. Fish
    2. Cities
    3. States
    4. Famous historical figures
  6. What year did the Korean War begin?
    1. 1948
    2. 1949
    3. 1950
    4. 1951
  7. A "Bogey" is:
    1. One over par
    2. A friendly aircraft
    3. An unidentified aircraft
    4. A dead actor
  8. What American General led the troops in Desert Storm?
    1. General Colin Powell
    2. General Bradley
    3. General Stuart
    4. General Norman Schwarzkopf
  9. What Ohio city was the 1995 Bosnian peace accord signed in?
    1. Cleveland
    2. Dayton
    3. Columbus
    4. Cincinnati
  10. What does SOP stand for?
    1. Standard Operating Procedure
    2. Special Operating Procedure
    3. Standard Operating Plan
    4. Simple Operations Plan

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