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 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.
Retired General: Train, Pay Army and Marine Infantry as an Elite Force
Army and Marine infantry may be moving closer to being transformed into an elite force, much like the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Conditions of Injured Army Golden Knight Team Members Remain Unchanged
Two members remain in critical condition following a training exercise; a third is in serious condition.
Army's Next-Gen Squad Weapon to Feature Deadly Accurate Fire Control
The NGSW's digital fire control system could be revolutionary to infantry squad tactics, an official says.
Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant Gets Prison for Crash that Killed 2 Soldiers
Staff Sgt. Andrew C. Marrow will serve 18 months in prison following a court martial trial at Fort Jackson.
3 Members of Army's Parachute Team in Serious Condition After Training Accident
Three members of the U.S. Army's elite Golden Knights parachute team were injured during training early Tuesday morning.
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When the US Army needs to get Special Forces soldiers into or out of a tight spot, it uses.
MH-6s fly through downtown L.A. as part of an exercise by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
Army training drills conducted on Wednesday in the Long Beach, CA area as loud explosions rang out and low-flying.
The Army has awarded FLIR Systems a $39.6 million contract to provide Black Hornet personal-reconnaissance drones — next-level technology.
The Iron Dome missile defense system targets rockets, that target civilians.
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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.'"
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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.