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
Injured Army Golden Knight Released from Hospital
The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team plans to resume training on Tuesday.
Friends, Relatives Gather for Service for Soldier Killed in Syria
Jonathan Farmer was killed Jan. 16 in a bombing in northern Syria.
Search for Contamination at Former Camp Wellfleet Nearly Complete
Preliminary sampling indicates no issues with regard to contamination at the former Camp Wellfleet.
Investigator in Green Beret Murder Case Charged with Stolen Valor
A decorated former Green Beret who has been charged in the death of a suspected Taliban bomber wants the charges dropped.
Condition of One Injured Army Golden Knights Member Upgraded
The soldiers were injured about 4 a.m. Tuesday during a training exercise at Homestead Air Reserve Base.
Army to Buy $39.6 Million Worth of Pocket-Sized Drones
Soldiers can use the onboard camera to look around corners in urban areas or recon unfamiliar terrain.
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Army Basic Training PFT
The Army's Basic Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance.