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 Opens Competition to Give Mobile Machine-Gunners a Better Optic
The optic will help gunners hit enemy targets faster and with more accuracy than ever before.
Army Launches New 'Warriors Wanted' Campaign Aimed at Generation Z
The Army just launched a new marketing campaign called "Warriors Wanted," aimed at Generation Z.
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 9
In this week's podcast we recap Air Force's dominant 35-7 win over Navy and talk to former Army starting QB Ronnie McAda (USM...
Estranged Husband Charged in Murder of Fort Campbell Soldier
Victor Everette Silvers, 29, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and interstate domestic violence.
Soldier Deployed to Guantanamo Bay Dies While Swimming at Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Task Force-Guantanamo joined with other military elements in a search for the soldier.
Deployments Announced: Army to Send Next Advisory Unit to Afghanistan in 2019
The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade assume the Army's advise-and-assist mission to support Afghan security forces.
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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 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.