Army

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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.

U.S. Army News

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US Drone Strike Kills 17 Jihadists in NW Syria

Ronald Shurer, Medal of Honor Recipient Who Died of Cancer at 41, to Be Laid to Rest at Arlington

JBLM Soldier Killed in Non-Training Related Incident

Have Army Emergency Relief Debt? It Could Soon Be Canceled

Army-Navy Game to Be Played at West Point This Year

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Get Army Fit

Army Basic Training PFT

The Army's Basic Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance.

Top 12 Physical Fitness Test Exercises

Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile

Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT

How to Lose Stubborn Love Handles

PFT Run Workouts

Airborne for Old Guys

The Best Twenty-Minute Workouts

He Lost 100 lbs. Is He Ready to Serve?

Tips for Better Pull-ups

Cardio or Weights: Which Comes First?

Army Equipment

UH-60A/L Black Hawk Helicopter

Cougar 4x4 MRAP

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)

Join the Army

The History and Roles of the U.S. Army

Army Daily Life

Jobs in the Army

How To Become An Army Officer

U.S. Army Enlistment Weight Requirements

What To Expect In Army Boot Camp

Army Special Pay

Special Pay Overview

In addition to basic pay members may also receive special & incentive pays depending on their career field or location.

Hardship Duty Pay

Hardship Duty Pay is a special pay for members stationed in areas with living conditions extremely below standards in the U.S...

Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Pay

You may be paid special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger for any month serving in a hazardous area.

Special Duty Assignment Pay

Enlisted members performing extremely difficult, dangerous, or other duties may be paid special duty assignment pay.