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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Big Changes Coming to NTC: Drone Swarms, Communication Headaches
In addition to fighting an armored opposing force, BCTs will soon have to face a greater drone presence here.
Army Beginning to See Payoff from New Recruiting Strategy
Recruiting is up 27 percent year-over-year in Minneapolis, 19 percent in New York City and 17 percent in Baltimore.
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech
The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.
In a First, US Brigadier General Named Deputy Commander of French Armored Unit
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley announced the assignment following the approval of the exchange last month.
Injured Soldiers May Not Have to Take the Army's New Fitness Test
Soldiers with permanent profiles who are unable to complete the new ACFT may be allowed to take an alternate fitness test.
Judge: Parents of Dead West Point Cadet Can Use His Sperm
Supreme Court Justice John Colangelo's ruling gives Peter Zhu's parents the ability to attempt conception with a surrogate.
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In use by Special Forces around the world, Stalker XE is a small, silent, Unmanned Aerial System.
Program Executive Office Soldier fields U.S. Army’s first personal Unmanned Aerial System to Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Their motto is "Night Stalkers Don’t Quit" and it is deeply-rooted in their culture.
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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.