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 Recruiters' Newest Offer: Guaranteed Job-Hunting Help After Service
Army recruiting officials are dusting off a 19-year-old program designed to guarantee young people help finding a job.
Army Recruiters Receive Soldier's Medals for Springing into Action During Mall Shooting
Staff Sgts. Michael Marl and Isaiah Locklear "ran toward a bullet storm that afternoon instead of away."
A 101-Year-Old World War II Veteran Sang the Anthem at Lightning Game
Robert McClintock turned 101 on Tuesday, but you couldn't hear those years in his voice Thursday.
Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts
U.S. Army weapons officials are testing an experimental drone armed with a multi-shot, 40mm grenade launcher.
US Soldier Who Died in WWII Awarded Posthumous Silver Star
Staff Sgt. Edmund "Eddie" Sternot of the 101st Airborne Division held back a German attack during the Battle of the Bulge.
Post-9/11 Wars Have Cost American Taxpayers $6.4 trillion, Study Finds
The estimated price tag increased by $500 billion since November 2018.
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Army Updates from the Military Report
- Army Recruiters' Newest Offer: Guaranteed Job-Hunting Help After Service
- Army Recruiters Receive Soldier's Medals for Springing into Action During Mall Shooting
- A 101-Year-Old World War II Veteran Sang the Anthem at Lightning Game
- Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts
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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.