Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community
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Air Force Mission Statement
To fly, fight, and win- airpower anytime, anywhere
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How many MOH recipients are from the U.S. Air Force?
19
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Most recent AF MOH Recipient?
TSgt John A. Chapman who served in Afghanistan
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Air Force Core Values
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
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Legislative Branch
Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)
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Executive Branch
Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
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Judicial Branch
Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)
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When did the U.S. flag come about?
June 14, 1777 when congress passed the first of three major flag acts. The first act stated that "the flag of the US shall consist of 13 alternating stripes of red on white with 13 white stars on a blue field forming a new constellation.
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What are the four life-saving steps in first aid?
Stop the Bleeding, Start the Breathing, Protect the Wound, and Treat for Shock
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What are the two chambers that make up the U.S. Congress called
Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
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How many U.S. Senators are there
100
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How many U.S. Senators does the State of Hawaii have
Two
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Who are the current State of Hawaii U.S. Senators
Hon. Brian Schatz and Hon. Mazie Hirono
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Who presides over the U.S. Senate
Vice President of the United States
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Who is the current President of the Senate
Hon. Kamala Harris
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When does the President of the Senate vote
Only when there is a tie
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How many U.S. Representatives are there
435
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Who presides over the U.S. House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House
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Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives
Hon. Kevin McCarthy
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Who decides who will be Speaker of the House of Representatives
The majority political party
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What are the three branches of the U.S. government
Executive; Legislative; Judicial
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Can the U.S. flag ever be intentionally flown upside-down
Yes – as a sign of distress
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What is the proper procedure for flying the flag at half-staff
First raised to the peak for an instant then lowered to half-staff
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When the flag has been flown at half-staff, what is the procedure for lowering it
First raised to the peak then lowered.
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How many judges make up the U.S. Supreme Court
Nine
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Who nominates candidates for the U.S. Supreme Court
POTUS or President of the United States
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When can the U.S flag be displayed twenty-four hours a day
When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness
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What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display
Ceremoniously by fire
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What happened on July 4th, 1776
Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain.
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In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified
1788
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Who is third in line to the presidency should the first two be unable to fulfill the duties
Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
The newest Supreme Court Justice
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What rights are given to us by the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Freedom of religion; freedom of speech; freedom of the press; right to assemble peaceably
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What rights are given to us by the 2nd Amendment of the U.S Constitution
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