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How the U.S. Army was born - and a free nation realized
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...
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Fort Buchanan Continues Celebrating the Army's 250th Birthday with a Luncheon
Service members, civilians, families, elected officials, and community members gathered at the installation community ...
The US Army turns 250
It's the U.S. Army's birthday. Originally created as a small force, its soldiers have played a major role in the U.S.'s ...
On This Day: Army established as 1st U.S. military branch
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. In 1777, the Stars and Stripes ...
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USMA Cadets Experience Army Aviation During CTLT Aviation Day at Wheeler Army Airfield
On May 28, 2025, 31 United States Military Academy (USMA) cadets temporarily assigned to the 25th Infantry Division ...
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Happy Birthday to the United States Army!
America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, ...
How the U.S. Army was born
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the part-time militias that were facing off against British ...
Trump's recent moves risk politicizing the military, which has long strived to stay above politics
President Donald Trump has already eroded many of the U.S.'s democratic safeguards and traditions in the initial months of ...