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
87-Year-Old West Point Grad Still Enjoys Marching with New Cadets
Through 20 years of March Backs, Wallace Ward has seen it all.
Acting Secretary of the Army Visits Fort Bragg
Ryan McCarthy described the visit to Fort Bragg as having multi-purposes.
Mourners at Chicago Funeral Remember Soldier Slain Overseas
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral for Spc. Michael Isaiah Nance who was killed in Afghanistan.
Family of Green Beret Killed in Niger Ambush Receives His Silver Star
Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright's family accepted the nation's third-highest award for valor at a ceremony in Santa Claus, Georgia.
Army Vet Who Thought Trump Ordered Him Pleads Not Guilty in Anthem Attack
Defendant Curt Brockway believed he was doing what President Donald Trump wanted him to do, his attorney said.
Home Association Tells Army Vet to Remove Puerto Rican Flag
A Florida homeowner association says it's against the rules for an Army veteran to fly a Puerto Rican flag outside her home.
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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.'"
Army Resources
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.