Protecting Our Country
The United States military has different branches, or groups. Each group helps protect the country. Read on to learn more about five of them.
Ready to Respond
respond
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to answer in words or action
(verb)
Police responded to the call for help.
The Marines are an emergency force. They respond to problems quickly. Marines watch both land and sea.
Protecting the Sea
The Navy protects us on the sea. It works above and below the water. The Navy can transport
transport
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to take or carry from one place to another
(verb)
The bus transports the students to school.
the Marines.
Guarding Our Waters
The Coast Guard patrols
patrol
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to move around an area, keeping watch over it
(verb)
The guard patrols the building.
the sea. It makes sure people follow laws. It also rescues people at sea.
On the Ground
The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military. It started in 1775. The Army does its work on land.
In the Air
The Air Force defends
defend
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to fight to keep something safe
(verb)
The army defends the country.
our airspace. It can fly to where help is needed.
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