Educational worksheet about the U.S. Armed Forces, featuring a soldier saluting and an American flag.

1. The United States Armed Forces are like the country’s super team of protectors.
2. They are made up of brave men and women who work hard to keep our country safe.
3. The Armed Forces have five different parts, which are called branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
4. The Army is the biggest branch of the Armed Forces; soldiers can drive tanks, fly helicopters, or work with computers, and they defend our country on land.
5. Sailors in the Navy work on ships and submarines that travel all over the world; the Navy defends our country at sea.
6. Airmen and Airwomen in the Air Force fly airplanes and jets, even into space; the Air Force defends our country in the air.
7. The Marine Corps works closely with the Navy; Marines fight battles on land and at sea and are often the first to go into dangerous situations.
8. People in the Coast Guard protect the coasts, rescue people in danger at sea, and help keep waters clean and safe.
9. Joining the Armed Forces requires a lot of training to be ready; those who serve are proud to protect our freedoms.
10. No matter which branch someone serves in, everyone in the Armed Forces works together to keep our country safe; say thank you to anyone who serves or has served.