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 Special Forces Medic Will Get Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Heroism
Ronald J. Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor, an upgrade to the Silver Star he was awarded for his actions in 2008.
Army Bases 16th ABCT at Bliss, Making Texas the True Home of Armor
The Army's decision to base its 16th Armored Brigade Combat Team at Ft. Bliss will make the Texas the service's armored fist.
Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005
For the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal this year, falling short by about 6,500 soldiers.
Army Finds Fix for Dangerous Glitch in M4 and M4A1 Service Rifles
Army officials have figured out the cause and found a fix for a glitch in the selector switch of M4 and M4A1 carbines.
Army Report Blames Overconfidence for Training Avalanche
An Army accident report suggests overconfidence was a factor when Vermont soldiers were hit by an avalanche during training.
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 6
We recap Army and Navy's wins last weekend, and welcome former Army QB Chad Jenkins, who remembers his final college game and...
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Special Forces units are deployed worldwide, displaying their dominance in unconventional warfare, and living up to their mot...
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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.