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Military word search with armed forces vocabulary including admiral, sergeant, and submarine.
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This 24-word military word search introduces elementary students to branches of the armed forces and military terminology. Hidden words include admiral, sergeant, submarine, and battalion, covering ranks, vessels, units, and values like honor and courage. Use it during a civics or social studies unit, as a May observance activity, or as a sub-plan puzzle.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • ARMY
  • NAVY
  • MARINECORPS
  • AIRFORCE
  • COASTGUARD
  • SPACEFORCE
  • VETERANS
  • MILITARY
  • SERVICE
  • SUBMARINE
  • ADMIRAL
  • SERGEANT
  • GENERAL
  • CAPTAIN
  • TANK
  • CORPORAL
  • BATTALION
  • FREEDOM
  • HONOR
  • CEREMONY
  • HERO
  • UNIFORM
  • SACRIFICE
  • COURAGE

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