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Question 1: How many service branches are there in the United States military?
- Four
- Five
- Six
Correct Answer: Six
Fact: The Space Force joined the ranks of the US Armed Forces service branches in 2019, alongside the Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force.
Question 2: Which branch of the US military is the oldest?
- Marines
- Army
- Navy
Correct Answer: Army
Fact: The United States Army was created by the First Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, just over a year before the US declared its independence on July 4, 1776. Its first commander in chief was George Washington.
Question 3: What is the motto of the US Marine Corps?
- Semper Fidelis
- Semper Supra
- Semper Paratus
Correct Answer: Semper Fidelis
Fact: Translating to 'always faithful,' this Latin phrase is often shortened to 'Semper Fi.' Adopted in 1883, the motto appears on the Marine Corps emblem and is also the title of the corps' official march, composed by John Philip Sousa. Semper Paratus (always ready), is the Coast Guard's motto while Semper Supra (always above), is that of the Space Force.
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