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Veterans Day Word Search

Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the United States armed forces, and it lands on November 11 each year. The date began as Armistice Day, marking the end of the fighting in World War I in 1918.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • air force
  • army
  • flag
  • freedom
  • honor
  • marines
  • medal
  • navy
  • parade
  • respect
  • salute
  • service
  • soldier
  • uniform
  • veteran

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Words in the Veterans Day word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

veteran
A person who served in the armed forces.
honor
To show high respect for someone and their service.
service
Time spent working in the military for the country.
flag
The national banner flown and displayed on this day.
parade
A public march through town with bands and marching units.
salute
A hand gesture of respect given to officers and the flag.
army
The branch that fights mainly on land.
navy
The branch that operates ships and serves at sea.
medal
A metal award given for bravery or completed service.
uniform
The official clothing worn by members of the military.
soldier
A person who serves in an army.
marines
A branch trained for landings from sea to shore.
air force
The branch that flies planes and defends the skies.
respect
Treating someone with the regard their service has earned.
freedom
The liberty that veterans served to protect.
poppy
A red flower worn to remember fallen service members.
ceremony
A formal event held to honor veterans in public.
arlington
A national cemetery in Virginia where many veterans rest.
tribute
Words or acts offered to show thanks and praise.
november
The month holding Veterans Day on the eleventh.

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