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
Microsoft Workers Protest Use of HoloLens Headsets for War
A group of Microsoft workers is demanding the company cancel a contract supplying the U.S. Army with HoloLens headsets.
Soldier Killed in Baghdad Invasion Will Receive Distinguished Service Cross
Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed protecting his platoon's flank as his unit worked to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.
Army to Test Out Lighter Body Armor Plates This Year
The Army's multi-component Soldier Protection System body armor features hard-armor plates designed to stop rifle rounds.
Vermont Lawmakers Choose 35-Year Veteran to Lead National Guard
Vermont Army National Guard Col. Gregory Knight was elected adjutant general out of a field of four candidates.
Pentagon Says Design Fixes Improve Reliability in New Army Service Pistol
Design tweaks to the Army Modular Handgun System have improved the new pistol's reliability when firing 9mm ball ammunition.
Senior Army Leaders Begin Crackdown on Private Housing Problems
A tenant bill of rights is more likely to become a reality.
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Soldiers with the 452d Combat Support Hospital practice the Army Combat Fitness Test at Camp Arifajn, Kuwait, Feb.16, 2019.
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Jungle survival training with the Royal Thai Armed Forces during Exercise Cobra Gold 19.
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Army Special Operations
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 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.