Gigi's Troop to Troop Lapbook

List five branches of the military. Learn at least two facts about each branch.
Gigi used Google to find information on the names of the five branches. She wrote the
names of the branches on the points of the star. The facts are written on the backs of
the points.

What is a veteran? Learn about veteran's organizations in our area and what they do.
www.va.gov/kids

Gigi made three mini books - one each for the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The cover has the name of the organization. The inside lists information.

All of the branches of the military have schools of higher education. Select one and research it.

Military Academy, West Point, NY
www.usma.edu

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
www.nadn.navy.mil

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
usafa.af.mil

U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CN
www.dga.edu

Merchants Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
www.usmma.edu

The information for the academy, West Point, was displayed as a timeline and a set of fast facts.

The following activities were not chosen by Gig, but you could use the links above to search for the answers.
Which branch of the military has two job opportunities not open to women. List them.

What are the general requirements to enlist? Be sure to study age, education, physical conditioning, and gender.

At DFW airport, everyday, soldiers enter the country for R & R. This is one of the programs the USO is involved in. If you look near the bottom right hand corner of the bottom right photo, you will see a lapel pin that is given to those who are welcoming family. More information about the USO can be found on www.uso.org