Download and print this free Veterans Day word search — 15 hidden words honoring the branches and traditions of American military service, from the ARMY and NAVY to the FLAG-draped PARADE downtown. It’s a free PDF with the answer key included, sized for standard printer paper and ready for school assemblies, classroom handouts, or a quiet afternoon of thanks with a veteran in the family.
The word list runs easy-to-medium: ARMY, FLAG and DUTY give young solvers a fast start, while SACRIFICE, MILITARY and COASTGUARD take a bit more searching. It works well from about age 8 up, and makes a good lead-in to a classroom discussion about the difference between Veterans Day, which honors everyone who has served, and Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service.
The 15 Words in This Puzzle
Every word here points to service: the ARMY, NAVY and MARINES stand alongside the AIRFORCE and COASTGUARD, while HONOR, SALUTE and SACRIFICE speak to what the day is really about. Here’s the full word bank you’ll be hunting for:
- VETERAN
- SERVICE
- MILITARY
- ARMY
- NAVY
- MARINES
- AIRFORCE
- COASTGUARD
- HONOR
- SALUTE
- FLAG
- PARADE
- SACRIFICE
- DUTY
- FREEDOM