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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Man Will Admit to Impersonating General for Helicopter Ride
A man accused of landing a chartered helicopter plans to plead guilty to impersonating a three-star Army general.
Army Splits with West Point Tweeter of 'Communism Will Win'
The second lieutenant who became known as the "commie cadet" is out of the U.S. Army with an other-than-honorable discharge.
Bell's Futuristic V-280 Valor Maneuvers in 'Impressive' Flight Demo
Officials from Bell today successfully completed the second, public flight demonstration of the firm's tiltrotor V-280 Valor.
Fort Polk Official Charged with Accepting $25K in Bribes
A man who worked at Fort Polk has been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for help in securing contracts at the base.
Army Will Test Out 3 More Sub-Guns For Security Units
U.S. Army weapons officials have expanded the list of submachine gun-style weapons the service plans to test.
West Point Cadets Get Firsthand Look at 'Live' Combat
Apache helicopters and Air Force A-10 Warthog planes were flying across the range at West Point.
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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.