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
Army Surpasses Recruiting Goal, Attracts More Women to Sign Up
U.S. Army leaders declared victory Tuesday over the service's recruiting crisis.
Army Activates New Units in Europe to Support Poland
The Army Reserve activated seven new units, including a regional support group capable of supporting thousands of soldiers.
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Latest Combat Death in Afghanistan
The soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin.
More than 400 Fort Bragg Soldiers Return After Yearlong Deployment
Cheers, hugs and handshakes filled the pack shed at Fort Bragg's Green Ramp on Sunday.
The Story of Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero
The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
December Trial for Former Green Beret Accused of Killing Bomb-Maker
A former U.S. Army commando will face a trial in December on allegations that he murdered a bomb-maker in Afghanistan.
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Stew Smith shows how to ace the military service academy CFA, or Combat Fitness Assessment
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The 77th Sustainment Brigade presents their version of the Git Up Challenge while deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2019....
In support of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade...
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Army Special Operations
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.'"
Army Resources
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.