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Military Mascots
mascot is something (often an animal) that is meant to
represent a team or group. You can probably think of
many sports teams that have animal names. The American
military also has a number of mascots.
Bill the Goat is the mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy. The Mule is Army West
Point's mascot. List five ways they are similar and five differences.
Army vs. Navy
On the 11th of November,
we celebrate Veterans Day.
It's a day to honor the men
and women who keep us
safe by serving in the various
branches of the United
States military. Do you have
a veteran in your family?
Veterans Day
SIMILARITIES: DIFFERENCES:
Air Force Academy
The U.S. Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a
military college that trains future Air Force and U.S. Space Force leaders.
The Air Force Academy has 17 men's and women's athletic teams that
compete against other colleges in several sports. Circle every third
letter to reveal the Air Force Academy's mascot.
Why do you think
they chose this
mascot?
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"THE GREATEST GLORY OF A
FREE-BORN PEOPLE IS TO TRANSMIT
THAT FREEDOM TO THEIR CHILDREN."
– William Harvard
Discuss this quote with a family member. What do you think it means?
How many
stars can you
find on this
page in two
minutes?
