Branches of Service Facts Flashcards
Order of March
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Order of March in time of war
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force
(Coast Guard acts under Department of Navy and therefore preceeds Air Force)
Army Motto
“This We’ll Defend”
Army Birthday
14 June 1775
Army Location
Arlington County, Virginia
Marine Corps Motto
“Semper Fidelis” meaning “Always Faithful”
Marine Corps Birthday
10 November 1775
Marine Corps Location
Tun Tavern in Philadelphia
Navy Motto:
“Non sibi sed patriae” meaning “Not for self but for country”
or
Semper Fortis” meaning “Always Courageous”
Navy Birthday
13 October 1775
Navy Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Air Force Motto
“Aim high… Fly-Fight-Win”
Air Force Birthday
18 September 1947
Air Force Location
Texas City, Texas
Coast Guard Motto:
“Semper Paratus” meaning “Always Ready”