IRON MOUNTAIN — We are now all under a shelter-in-place order and I have heard that many of you are getting a little stir crazy. So, this month I have decided to see what you know about the five U.S. branches of military service. 

This is to have some fun and give all of you something to keep you busy. Watch for the next Veterans’ Corner for the answers and some fun facts. 

— What are the five U.S. branches of military service?

— On July 29, 1943, the Army authorized a special new medal. What was the medal and why was it special?

— What is a Blue Water Navy Veteran, according to the VA?

— What is a Brown Water Navy Veteran, according to the VA?

— The movie “The Bridge on the River Kwai” was inspired by the building of a railway bridge over what river?

— In what city and country was this railway bridge and river located?

— Who was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy and become the first woman to reach the rank of chief petty officer?

— What date was the U.S. Military Academy, known today as West Point, established?

— Who is known as the “father of West Point?”

— What submarine was the first to surface at the North Pole?

— When did Operation Anaconda start and where?

— When did the war in Iraq begin?

— Coast Guard personnel receive this medal when they serve 21 consecutive days aboard a Coast Guard vessel in what waters?

— There are two Global War on Terrorism Medals. The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. What is the difference between the two medals?

— The movie “The Great Escape” was a dramatization of what real event that happened during World War II?

— What is the nickname the Army has given to their poncho liner?

— When a Marine is looking for their “hooch,” what are the referring to?

— What was Gen. James Mattis’ nickname?

— What did the Air Force connect together to build a supercomputer?

— What do Johnny Cash, George Carlin, Willie Nelson, Morgan Freeman and James Stewart have in common, other than being celebrities?

I hope all of you have fun figuring out the answers to these questions.

Remember to wash your hands, practice safe distancing and shelter in place as much as possible.

The office is open for emergency help — call 906-774-2820 for an appointment. We are conducting business by phone, e-mail and fax as much as possible. Walk-ins will not be allowed until further notice. Stay safe; we need you all in our community. 

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