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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Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to World War I Soldier at Fort Jackson
A Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to a World War I hero wounded on a battlefield in France 100 years ago.
Afghanistan War Veteran Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro on Prosthetic Legs
Adam Keys said the climb took six days, but he trained for six months to prepare his body.
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Army Captain Near Downtown Colorado Springs
Police believe the suspect was high on methamphetamines at the time of the murder, according to an arrest affidavit.
Future Weapons: Inside the Army’s Pursuit of a High-Tech New Round
The Army is planning to have its next generation of rifles chambered for 6.8mm rounds.
Soldiers to Get Advanced Virtual Training Tools Next Year, Army Says
The U.S. Army is gearing up to launch the first iterations of its new virtual reality simulators.
6 EOD Soldiers Awarded 11 Medals for Actions in Afghanistan
There's no shortage of combat experience among the EOD soldiers in Fort Bragg's 28th Ordnance Company.
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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.