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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Army Seeks New Designs for Improved Hot Weather Boot
Army officials recently asked commercial industry for fresh designs in the search for an "Improved Hot Weather Combat Boot."
Medal of Liberty Presented to Families of Fallen Service Members
Governor Charlie Baker and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe awarded 14 Medals of Liberty to the families of fallen service members.
12 Army Special Operations Soldiers Honored in Fort Bragg Memorial
A dozen soldiers were added to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Memorial Wall.
40 Years On, Veteran Strives to Reunite Families with Fallen Heroes
Johnie Webb's corner office is full of memories from a grim but fulfilling mission.
For Army Divers, Excavating Underwater Tombs Is Solemn, Honorable Duty
Each year, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency oversees more than 70 joint missions around the world in search of remains.
Soldier’s Organs Saved Dozens. Now His Mom Honors Him on Memorial Day
Jill Stephenson hopes to honor fallen service members like her son and remind Americans about the meaning of Memorial Day.
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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.