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.
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Army's New Promotion System Could Mean Separations for Some Soldiers
The U.S. Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel will force out "subpar."
Army Colonel Dies Helping Stranded Motorist in Virginia
A decorated U.S. Army colonel who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has died after helping a stranded motorist.
Afghanistan War Commander's Next Mission: Helping Female Vets Start Businesses
Retired Army Gen. John Nicholson, who served as commander in Afghanistan, has been named head of the PenFed Foundation.
Trump Warns Mexico over Guns Drawn on US Troops: 'Better Not Happen Again!'
The president's tweets come after several Mexican military personnel reportedly questioned U.S Army soldiers.
Texas Soldier who Stole, Resold Shell Casings Gets Prison
Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Darryle Robert Bankhead was sentenced to 33 months and must repay nearly $118,000.
Army Astronaut Set to Blast Off on Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary
An Army Special Forces surgeon is getting ready to blast off into space on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing.
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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.'"
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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.