Richard Estep

The story of the United States military is the story of the country
itself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the unique
histories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,
and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinating
guide!

 From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,
to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military has
grown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organization
and branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and national
needs. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the
Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch of
the U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,
including …

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 How
 is the U.S. military organized?
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 How
 do the branches work together?
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 When
 did the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force?
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 What
 is the selection process like for Special Forces?
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 Who
 was the Continental Army’s first Commander in Chief?
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 How
 does the military rank structure function?
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 How
 does somebody become an Air Force officer?
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 What
 was the “Brown Water Navy”?
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 What
 is the motto of the Coast Guard?
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 How
 many bases does the military have?
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 What
 is the Marine Corps Hymn?
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 Did
 any Coast Guard vessels serve in combat?
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 What
 type of aircraft is Air Force One?
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 Who
 said “Retreat? Hell! We just got here!”
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 Who
 were the Buffalo Soldiers?
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 What
 are the Blue Angels?
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 What
 is the most challenging USAF plane to fly?
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 What
 is the origin of the Coast Guard “racing stripe”?
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 Does
 the Space Force have any operational bases?
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 How
 did a mutiny help establish the United States Naval Academy?
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 What
 is the longest-serving personal weapon used by the American soldier?
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 What
 is the difference between a UAV and a drone?
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 What
 attack submarines does the Navy deploy?
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 Who
 defends the United States against cyberattacks and other digital
 threats?
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The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force
are uniquely American, each in their own way. Learn what makes each
branch special in The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book!
With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating to me is
richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add
to its usefulness.

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