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
Soldier Killed at COP Keating Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Army Staff Sgt. Justin Gallegos was posthumously upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross Dec. 15.
Georgia Guardsmen Get Training to Counter Afghanistan Insider Threats
The training -- continuously revised in response to events overseas -- emphasizes security, vigilance and marksmanship.
Fort Bragg Soldier Receives Soldier's Medal for Heroism
Sgt. 1st Class Erik Kingsley rescued a driver from his burning car -- just before it exploded.
DoD Identifies Fort Drum Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky, 19, died Thursday at Bagram Airfield in Parwan Province, Afghanistan.
Former Decorated Green Beret Charged in Death of Suspected Taliban Bomb Maker
The murder charge facing Maj. Matthew Golsteyn comes after years of on-and-off investigations by the Army.
Soldiers Thought They Had Holiday Leave. Now the Army's Helping With Cancellations
Scores of soldiers purchased airline tickets home for the holidays, only to learn that their leave was never fully approved.
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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 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.