THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

In 1950 ____________ Truman __________ the 3rd __________ in May to be __________ Forces _________. November 11 is ____________ Day and honors everyone who has served in a branch of the armed forces.

The Army is the _____________branch of the service. It was ______________ in 1775 during the Revolutionary War and called the _______________Army. There has been a __________States Army ever since.

About the same time, four __________ were outfitted to protect the colonies. This service was called the __________of the Colonies. It became the Navy Department in 1798.

Marines also fought in the Revolutionary _________and were called the Continental _______________. The Marine __________was established in 1798. They are ready to fight anywhere on short notice - on the ____________, on the _________, and in the air.

After the ___________________War, several boats were outfitted to _________ the new country from _______________. This service was called the Revenue-Marine and became the __________ Guard in 1915. During __________it is part of the Treasury __________and during wartime it is part of the Navy.

In 1907 the Army set up an ____________ Division. During World War II it was called the ______________ Air Corps. The Air Force was established in 1947 and is the ___________branch of the __________.