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This flashcard set covers secondary school-level history, focusing on key events, figures, and concepts related to air force history, including wars like World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It delves into significant moments such as the Tuskegee Airmen's contributions, the breaking of the sound barrier, and the establishment of the U.S. Air Force. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts, this flashcard set provides a comprehensive overview of pivotal air force milestones and their global impact.

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Secondary School

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02.02.2013 / 02.02.2013

First major US victories during WWII were at?

Coral Sea and Midway, June 1942

Air Force Captain Charles “Chuck” Yeager broke the sound barrier on?

October 14, 1947

1948, President Harry Truman enacted Executive Order Number 9981 for?

equal treatment and opportunity for members of the Armed Forces

Number of combat sorties by The Tuskegee Airman.

over 15,000

The first five US Army Air Force Tuskegee Airman pilots graduated?

March 7, 1942

First commander of the Tuskegee Airman, also the U.S. Air Forces first Black General.

Benjamin O. Davis

First war to incorporate the large-scale use of computers

Vietnam

Review with honors

Parade

The commander of the US Forces in Vietnam

General Westmoreland

Purpose of Linebacker-I and Linebacker-II

Cut off the flow of supplies to Communist forces in South Vietnam

North Korean invasion of the South Korea on?

June 15, 1950

Current Air Force Symbol is based on?

"Hap" Arnold Wings

Three diamonds on the Air Force Symbol represent

Air Force Core Values

United States Air Force was established as a separate service?

1947

Precision-guided munitions are popularly called?

Smart Bombs

The newest Air Force Aircraft is?

MC-12

Eddie Rickenbacker is buried in?

Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio

Names of the monkeys that lifted off into space on May 28, 1959.

Abel and Baker

A distinctive mode of dress

Uniform

AFJROTC honor code

We will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those among us who do.

Motto of West Point?

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Duty, Honor, Country

Motto of the United States Air Force

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Aim High… Fly, Fight, Win

Slogan of the Marine Corps

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Semper Fidelis” meaning “Always Faithful

How many white stripes on the American Flag?

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

6

How many red stripes on the American flag

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

7

Nickname of D-Day

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Operation Overlord

Aligning yourself directly behind the person in front of you while maintaining proper distance is called?

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Cover

West Point was established

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

1802

The Naval Academy was founded

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

185

Korea was divided at

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

38th parallel

Cold War lasted from

1945-1989

The USAF Academy was established

1954

What can be placed on top of a flag when it is placed on a casket

Nothing

The Pentagon is divided into 5 parts, name them.

Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and the Department of Defense.

Where is the Air National Guard is headquartered?

Washington, DC

What signifies the start of the official duty day?

Reveille

A single line of persons placed side by side

Rank

The father of modern rocketry

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

General Eisenhower was from the class ____ of at West Point

1915

The USAF Academy is located in?

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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The first five US Army Air Force Tuskegee Airman pilots graduated?

March 7, 1942

First commander of the Tuskegee Airman, also the U.S. Air Forces first Black General.

Benjamin O. Davis

First war to incorporate the large-scale use of computers

Vietnam

Review with honors

Parade

The commander of the US Forces in Vietnam

General Westmoreland

Purpose of Linebacker-I and Linebacker-II

Cut off the flow of supplies to Communist forces in South Vietnam

North Korean invasion of the South Korea on?

June 15, 1950

Current Air Force Symbol is based on?

"Hap" Arnold Wings

Three diamonds on the Air Force Symbol represent

Air Force Core Values

United States Air Force was established as a separate service?

1947

Precision-guided munitions are popularly called?

Smart Bombs

The newest Air Force Aircraft is?

MC-12

Eddie Rickenbacker is buried in?

Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio

Names of the monkeys that lifted off into space on May 28, 1959.

Abel and Baker

A distinctive mode of dress

Uniform

AFJROTC honor code

We will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those among us who do.

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