Veterans Crossword Puzzle

1234567891011121314151617181920
Across
  1. 3. A number of ships escorted by warships or aircraft.
  2. 4. A military maneuver or simulated wartime planning.
  3. 7. A use of natural or artificial materials used to conceal.
  4. 12. A Navy/Coast Guard rank equal to a second lieutenant in the army.
  5. 13. A person engaged in military service.
  6. 16. A class of aircraft that is lifted and sustained in air horizontally.
  7. 18. A military ceremony involving the formation and marching of troop units.
  8. 19. A sub unit of a company with ten to twelve men.
Down
  1. 1. A commissioned military officer ranking above a captain.
  2. 2. A military encampment with tents or improvised shelters.
  3. 5. A rating achieved with a rifle.
  4. 6. A non commissioned officer above the rank of corporal.
  5. 8. WW II code name for a D-Day Beach.
  6. 9. A vacation or leave of absence.
  7. 10. An area for landing and takeoff of aircraft.
  8. 11. A building or group of buildings for lodging soldiers.
  9. 14. An informal name for an aircraft carrier.
  10. 15. A unit smaller than a division.
  11. 17. To pay respect by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear.
  12. 20. A military vehicle with a moving caterpillar tread.