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
Army to Host Drone Fly-Off to Showcase Student Designs
The U.S. Army will host a drone fly-off event at the University of Texas at El Paso as part of a student design competition.
Army Reopens Case of 2007 Murder-Suicide That Was Originally Called 'Friendly Fire'
In the nearly 12 years since Kamisha Block's death, the family has worked with their elected officials to get more info.
Most Army Squads Falling Short on Infantry Skills, Reports Find
Young sergeants in most infantry and close-combat units don't know how to maneuver their squads or do basic land navigation
Virginia Governor Wants Confederate Arch Gone from US Fort
Gov. Ralph Northam is calling for the removal of an arch honoring the former president of the Confederacy at Fort Monroe.
Appeals Court Rejects Chelsea Manning's Effort to Leave Jail
A federal appeals court rejected a bid by former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to be released from jail.
Army Identifies Soldier Who Died in Iraq
Spc. Ryan Riley, 22, died in Ninawa province, Iraq.
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A team from the 101st Airborne Division earned the title of "Best Rangers".
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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.