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
Excessive PT Will Cost the Army Millions of Lost Work Days This Year
The knee injuries, back problems and other woes far outpace any other reasons for lost duty.
After Almost 5 Years, Army's 101st Airborne Will Return to Full Air Assault Power
U.S. Army aviation officials have launched an effort to restore full air assault capability to the 101st Airborne Division.
50-Kilowatt Laser Will Be a 'Game-Changer,' Company Says
The U.S. military will incorporate the newest generation of solid-state fiber optic lasers as early as 2021.
The Army's Vision for Futuristic Virtual Reality Training May Be in Budget Jeopardy
Will lawmakers put the Army's new virtual reality training program in their crosshairs as they debate budget cuts?
Army 3-Star: Soldiers Won't Be Fighting in Space Anytime Soon
Soldiers aren't likely to don space suits and blast off into space to fight an enemy, the head of Army Space Command said.
First 11 Soldiers Get Army's Newest Skill Badge
The U.S. Army recently recognized 11 soldiers for helping create the Expert Soldier Badge, or ESB, test program.
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Army Updates from the Military Report
- Excessive PT Will Cost the Army Millions of Lost Work Days This Year
- After Almost 5 Years, Army's 101st Airborne Will Return to Full Air Assault Power
- 50-Kilowatt Laser Will Be a 'Game-Changer,' Company Says
- The Army's Vision for Futuristic Virtual Reality Training May Be in Budget Jeopardy
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.'"
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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.