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US Military Branches and Ranks Word Search printable puzzle sheet, 15 hidden words

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Free Military Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

This free military word search covers the six branches of the US armed forces: the ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD and the newest, the SPACE FORCE, created in 2019. The PENTAGON in Virginia, headquarters of the Department of Defense, and WEST POINT, the Army's academy, are hidden too.

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The other words are ranks, from PRIVATE and SERGEANT to LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN, COLONEL and GENERAL, plus ADMIRAL, the top rank in the Navy and Coast Guard. It is a good fit for a military family, a JROTC class or a lesson before Armed Forces Day. The word list runs easy-to-medium and suits children from about 8 up, and the answer key is on page two. For honoring service members, see the Veterans Day word searches and the Memorial Day word searches.