TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Defending the Nation 4 CHAPTER 2 10 Life in the M CHAPTER 3 Active Citizens 22 ACTIVITIES TOOLS Take Action Glossary 23 24 24 To Learn More Index
CHAPTER 1 DEFENDING THE NATION Defending the United States takes many people How many More than two million people 4 CHAPTER 1
A strong military helps to keep peace It prevents others from attacking us People who serve train to be ready Every day they are on alert They fly jets and command ships They patrol the skies and seas 5 CHAPTER 1