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23 Cards in this Set
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Nation Ensign - Meaning of Stripes
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13; 7 red, 6 white represent the original 13 states
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National Ensign - Meaning of Colors
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Red- blood shed in defense of our nation
White- purity of our nation Blue- pride in our nation |
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National Ensign - Meaning of Stars
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50 stars, 50 states
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What does "port" mean?
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left
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What does "starboard" mean?
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right
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What is the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy?
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USS Constitution; nicknamed "Old Ironsides"
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What is the depth of a fathom?
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6 feet
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Who is the person responsible for naming ships?
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Secretary of the Navy
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What is the birthday of the Navy?
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13 Oct 1775
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What are the Navy's colors?
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Blue and Gold
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Who is the father of the Navy?
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John Paul Jones
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Who is the father of the nuclear Navy?
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Adm Hyman G. Rickover
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What does the Navy Ensign stand for?
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Eagle- nat'l defense
Anchor- maritime tradition Ship at Sea- US Naval Service Ship- USS Constitution |
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Birthday of Marine Corps?
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10 Nov 1775
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Birthplace of Marine Corps
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Tunn Tavern Philadelphia, PA
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First Commandent of the Marine Corps?
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Captain Samuel Nichols
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Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?
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Archibald Henderson
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Meaning of the Blood Stripe?
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In memory of those who died at Chapultapec
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Meaning of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
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Eagle- nat'l defense
Globe- worldwide service Anchor- maritime tradition |
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Mascot of the Marine Corps?
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English Bulldog
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Marine Corps Motto
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Semper Fidelis- "Always Faithful"
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Origin of the nickname Devil Dog?
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Given by Germans in WWI
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Origin of the nickname Leatherneck
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Marines used to wear high leather collars to defend against sword slashes
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