The U.S. Army was created on June 3, 1784 by the Congress of the Confederation at the end of the Revolutionary War. "To fight and win America's wars," the Army exists to organize, equip, and train forces “for the conduct of prompt and sustained combat operations on land.”
The U.S. Army operates with an active component and two reserve components: the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. There are just under 500,000 soldiers serving actively in the U.S. Army today and another 550,000 serving in the reserve components.
Army News
Soldier Who Took Out Houseful of Insurgents Recalls Dark, Chaotic Fight in Fallujah
Bellavia will become the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Tuesday.
Retired General to Run for New Hampshire Senate Seat
Retired Brig. General Don Bolduc made the announcement with an event in Concord, the state capital
Military Woman Who Became Citizen at White House Slain with Her 2 Kids
A U.S. military member who became an citizen during a 2012 White House ceremony has been slain along with her two toddlers.
He Went Missing in Korea Nearly 70 Years Ago. Now, a Soldier's Body is Finally Home
The Army identified his body through DNA testing.
Trump to Nominate Mark Esper as SecDef, Ryan McCarthy as Army Secretary
The development raises questions about who will serve as acting defense secretary when Patrick Shanahan vacates the post.
Army Astronaut to Return Following 204-Day Space Mission
U.S. Army astronaut Lt. Col. Anne McClain is returning to earth with plenty to show for her time in space.
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Army Videos
U.S. Forces Command CSM Michael Grinston on inadequate training.
Over 900 paratroopers and 110 civilian parachutists from seven different countries conducted a commemorative airborne operation in remembrance of.
The Bell V-280 Valor recently completed flight demonstrations of its low-speed agility key performance parameter.
American veterans watched US rangers re-enact an event from World War II during which Allied forces scaled cliffs above.
Some additional verses of "Blood on the Risers" sung by "Screaming Eagle" WWII Veteran Vince Speranza.
Army Updates from the Military Report
- Soldier Who Took Out Houseful of Insurgents Recalls Dark, Chaotic Fight in Fallujah
- Retired General to Run for New Hampshire Senate Seat
- Military Woman Who Became Citizen at White House Slain with Her 2 Kids
- He Went Missing in Korea Nearly 70 Years Ago. Now, a Soldier's Body is Finally Home
Army Special Operations
Army Special Forces: Mission and History
Special Forces units are deployed worldwide, displaying their dominance in unconventional warfare, and living up to their mot...
Army Rangers: The 75th Ranger Regiment
The 75th Ranger Regiment is trained to be the most rapidly deployable unit in the Army capable, of conducting operations in a...
Green Beret Training: "Ain't Nothing But a Thing"
"My stomach was in knots. I tightened the strap holding my eyeglasses. Somebody next to me punched my arm. 'Good luck, man.'"
Army Resources
Army Promotions Lists
Army Reserve Identifies 595 NCOs for Advancement
The Army Reserve on Thursday named almost 600 noncommissioned officers for advancement to the ranks of sergeant first class,...
Army Names Almost 500 Officers for Promotion to Colonel
The U.S. Army on Tuesday identified almost 500 officers for promotion to the rank of colonel.
Army Selects 472 NCOs for Promotion to Sergeant Major
The U.S. Army has announced it had identified almost 500 service members for promotion to the rank of sergeant major.
Army Identifies 1477 Officers for Promotion to Major
The U.S. Army on Wednesday identified almost 1500 officers for promotion to the rank of major.