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Puzzle-Jan. 27

Horizontales
After a German submarine fired at the USS Dorchester, this group of men spread out, calmed the soldiers aboard, and sacrificed their lives to save others
For more than 100 years, the City of Eustis, Florida, has been going all out to celebrate President's Day and George Washington's birthday during this annual festival
This president officially recognized Black History Month in the '70s to encourage Americans to honor the often-neglected accomplishments of Black Americans
After the 9/11 attacks, Pat Geer considered training to become this types of officer, but he had passed the age limit of 35
Initially established as a civilian reserve operation in the '30s, this branch officially celebrates 80 years of service on February 19, 2021.
Annual hockey game benefitting the Jacksonville Fire Fighters Charity and the FOP Foundation
(abbrev.) This program assists Servicemembers in translating their training into civilian credentials and connects them with certifying organizations and resources to complete training and certifications
Group of Black women who, during WWI, made sure that the records of returning Veterans were handled properly, ensuring that the Veterans received the benefits they deserved
This local Air Force JROTC drill team performed during the virtual portion of the presidential inauguration, "Parade Across America"
Nickname for Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) offset, which will begin phasing out in January 2021
Verticales
February got its name from this Roman purification festival, not a Roman god (the god Februus also got its name from the festival)
Retired Army general who became the first Black defense secretary on January 22, 2021
USO of Greater Jacksonville program offering free meals to Servicemembers and their families ahead of pay day
February isn't just about candy hearts; the first Friday of American Heart Month is dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease in women (hint: involves clothing)
This type of event provides homeless Veterans with a safe space to receive and connect with essential services
Before it expanded to include the entire month, the second week of February was designated as Black History Week, in large part because the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and this prominent abolitionist movement activist fell during that week
First Black chief of staff of the Air Force
Live music venue and Atlantic Beach restaurant that Operation Encore's Jerry Maniscalco performed at during Dancing in the Streets in 2018
Although father-son duo Pat and Richard Geer enlisted in the National Guard, they ultimately retired from this branch
While some historians believe Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to align with Saint Valentine's death/burial, others claim the day is an offshoot of this ancient Roman celebration