| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DOD | Org. in charge of the US Armed Forces |
| sergeants | A noncommissioned officer in the armed forces, in particular (in the US Army or Marine Corps) an NCO ranking above corporal and below staff sergeant, or (in the US Air Force) an NCO ranking above airman and below staff sergeant |
| corporals | A low-ranking noncommissioned officer in the armed forces, in particular (in the US Army) an NCO ranking above private first class and below sergeant or (in the US Marine Corps) an NCO ranking above lance corporal and below sergeant |
| USO | Armed Forces' recreation org. |
| VFW | Armed forces org. since 1914 |
