Veteran's Day

1. First women pilots in the military were part of this program
3. Uncle Sam's misguided children
4. This ship is the reason sailors all take firefighting classes; nickname
6. Multiple-aptitude battery used to measure recruits abilities
7. A hot mess (situation or service member)
9. This woman disguised herself as a man to be with her husband in the Civil War
10. Veterans are more likely to be in this type of field than non-veterans
13. Age of the youngest serviceman in WWII
15. Designed to help pilots block sunrays
21. Always above
24. Awarded to service members injured by enemy means; only in combat
25. Military's highest level trial court
28. The sinking of this ship was a catalyst for the US to join WWI.
31. Location of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
32. The last time horse-mounted cavalry charged was on this peninsula.
34. Five-sided puzzle palace
35. Helicopter
36. After the war
38. This river is famously depicted in oils being crossed by President Washington
39. Most decorated war dog of the first world war

2. Always ready
5. Navy jargon for cryptologists
7. Always courageous
8. Kilometers
11. Toy reportedly used on the Vietnam warfront as an antenna
12. A Harvard laboratory developed this weapon in the early 40s
14. After the battle located here, General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
16. These are held to commemorate the birthday of various branches
17. Purpose is to discipline service members for minor offenses; shorthand
18. Trash can
19. First successful wartime attack by these occurred in 1864
20. This nickname developed from service members wearing bayonet protection on their collars
22. Operation codename with large amphibious invasion
23. Nickname for a flashlight
26. Battle at Manassas
27. Navy gossip
29. A military benefit for veterans to continue their education
30. Always faithful
32. Navy for submarine
33. Nickname for a confederate colonel whose brigade stopped a Union assault
37. This aircraft is named after the people of Standing Rock