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Veterans' Day
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Army | an organized military force equipped for fighting on land. |
| Navy | the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea. |
| Marines | troops trained to serve on land or at sea, in particular a member of the US Marine Corps. |
| Air Force | the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations in the air. |
| patriotic | having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. |
| veterans | persons who has had long experience in a particular field. |
| Coast Guard | a branch of the US armed forces, under the Department of Transportation since 1967, responsible for the enforcement of maritime law and for the protection of life and property at sea. |
| peace | freedom from disturbance; tranquility. |
| honor | high respect; great esteem. |
| holiday | a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. |
| November | the eleventh day of the month |
| serve | perform duties or services for (another person or an organization) |
| war | a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state. |
| Armistice | an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce. |