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C-VETS Quiz Bowl 2024
C-VETS Quiz Bowl 2024
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1
“The Marines’ Hymn” begins “From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.” In which modern country is Tripoli?
Cuba
Mexico
Italy
Libya
2
Which phrase is a nickname for the U.S. Air Force Academy?
The Flight School
The Hangar
The Blue Zoo
The Sky High
3
What is the significance of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day?
A symbol of the end of war
A symbol of peace
A symbol of the blood shed by those who fought in war
A fashion statement
4
What is the oldest war that we still have living veterans from?
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
Korean War
5
Who is the only woman in history to be awarded the Medal of Honor?
Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Todd Lincoln
Dorothea Dix
Frances Calalin
6
What was the original name for Memorial Day?
Remembrance Day
Honor Day
Decoration Day
Armistice Day
7
What does the acronym C-VETS stand for in Corning C-VETS?
Corning Veterans Engagement To Support
Corning Veterans Education Training System
Corning Veterans Employment Transition Support
Corning Valued Enlisted Troops Services
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What US Military Branch does this Hymn belong to?
Airforce
Navy
Army
Marines
9
What is the name of the US Navy Mascot?
Brian the Goat
Bob the Goat
Bill the Goat
Ben the Goat
10
What hour of the day is the Veterans Day moment of silence observed?
11 a.m.
7 p.m.
12 p.m.
3 p.m.
11
Which war prompted the creation of Memorial Day?
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
World War I
12
What year was Memorial Day declared a federal holiday?
1868
1971
1911
1938
13
Where is the largest Memorial Day parade held in the United States?
Boston, MA
Washington, D.C.
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
14
What is the traditional time when a wake-up call is sounded aboard a U.S. Navy ship?
0600 (6:00 a.m.)
0500 (5:00 a.m.)
0700 (7:00 a.m.)
0400 (4:00 a.m.)
15
What type of Nike sneakers shares it's name with a military branch?
Army
Air Force
Navy
Coast Guard
16
What is the Mission of the Space Force?
To fly, fight, and win... airpower anytime, anywhere
To fight and win our Nation's Wars
Ensure our Nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship
Secure our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space.
17
Which president once led surivors to safety after their World War II patrol boat was sunk?
Dwight Eisenhower
Gerald Ford
John F Kennedy
Richard Nixon
18
Which actor participated in 20 active combat missions?
Clint Eastwood
Jimmy Stewart
Brad Pitt
John Wayne
19
What is the purpose of Memorial Day in the United States?
Honor those who have died in U.S. military service
Celebrate the start of summer
Honor all U.S. veterans
Celebrate the end of World War II
20
What was the original name for Veterans Day?
Vets Day
Armistice Day
Soldier's Day
Honor Day
21
What is the nickname for the U.S. Naval Academy?
Annapolis
The Dock
The Shipyard
Sea School
22
Which of the following terms does not correspond with the US Marines?
Leather Neck
Soldier
The Few, the Proud
Devil Dog
23
What is the military term for a 180° turn?
Kick Turn
Pitch Flip
Yaw Reverse
About Face
24
What does the Navy term "scuttlebutt" refer to?
Gossip or rumors
A type of naval strategy
A meal
A difficult task
25
Which U.S. President was a five-star general during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Harry Truman
26
What year was Veterans Day declared a federal holiday?
1971
1938
1954
1919
27
How many five-star generals have there been in the United States Army?
3
12
8
5
28
What time is the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day?
11 a.m.
12 p.m.
7 p.m.
3 p.m.
29
What is the term for a Marine drill instructor?
Gunnery Sergeant
Chief Petty Officer
Drill Sergeant
"Sir" and "Ma'am"
30
Frank Thompson fought for the Civil War Union Army despite which disqualifying characteristic?
Having no arms
Being legally blind
Being a Woman
Being 10 years old
31
What does the term "scramble" mean in the U.S. Air Force?
To disperse quickly
To prepare and take off quickly
To encrypt a message
To assemble for a meal
32
Which US military branch is older than the country itself?
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
33
"A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood" is a quote attributed which World War II hero?
Rommel
MacArthur
Patton
Eisenhower
34
When was Corning C-VETS established?
2014
2018
2020
2004
35
What is the term used in the U.S. Navy for a bathroom on a ship?
Port Closet
Head
Bridge
Galley
36
What is the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force's inventory?
C-130 Hercules
C-5M Super Galaxy
F-22 Raptor
B-2 Spirit
37
What was the Reveille originally used for in 1812?
Signaled it was the start of the Weekend
Announced the opening of chow hall
When the flag was raised in the morning
To muster the unit or for roll call
38
How many veterans currently live in the United States?
Approximately 10 million
Approximately 25 million
Approximately 5 million
Approximately 18 million
39
Which President stated, 'Ask not what your Country can do for you, ask what you can do for your Country.'?
Richard Nixon
Dwight D Eisenhower
Jiimmy Carter
John F Kennedy
40
Name three U.S. Presidents who were veterans.
Abraham Lincoln, Hurbert Hoover, John F.Kennedy
George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Adams, Woodrow Wilson, Barack Obama
Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington
41
WWII general known as "America's Fightingest General"?
MacArthur
Bradley
Eisenhower
Patton
42
Which footwear brand once made military boots?
Converse
New Balance
Puma
Reebok
43
Which of these Black leaders served as a spy and a scout for the Union during the Civil War?
W.E.B. Du Bois
Frederick Douglas
Booker T. Washington
Harriet Tubman
44
Name the world's largest military base.
Camp Lejeune, NC
Fort Bragg, NC
Fort Benning, GA
Fort Hood, TX
45
What symbols does the Marine Corps emblem consist of?
The Eagle, Arrows, and Olive Branch
The Globe, Anchor, and Eagle
The Rifle, Shield, and Flag
The Five-Pointed Star in Bronze
46
In what war was the submarine first used?
Civil War
World War I
World War II
Revolutionary War
47
What is the motto of the Marine Corps?
Semper Fortis
Semper Fidelis
Semper Paratus
E Pluribus Unum
48
What is the Marine Corps War Memorial more commonly known as?
Arlington Memorial
The Marine Monument
The Marine Corps Statue
Iwo Jima Memorial
49
In Marine Corps terminology, what is a "Bird"?
A Missile
A Flight Instructor
A Helicopter
An Airplane
50
In Army terminology, what does "PX" stand for?
Private Exemption
Position Exaction
Personnel Exchange
Post Exchange
