-United States Army- The united states army was founded on June, 14 1775 to meet the needs of a armed force during the American Revolution. The primary mission of the Army is to "to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict." The role of the Army in the past and present has not changed, They are still to keep a Strong force of troops to protect the American people.
.:Important dates and events:. 1.) 1775-1783 The Revolutionary War (Was the first war are country fought in and it was the first war the Army fought in.) 2.) 1775 May 10 The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga 3.) 1775 Jul 03 George Washington became the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army 4.) 1778 During the winter the Army received it's first real training by a former Prussian Officer named Baron Friedrich Von Steuben at Valley Forge 5.) 1862 Jul 12 The Medal of Honor was established by a Congressional Act 6.) 1903 Aug 16 The first Chief of Staff of the Army took office 7.) 1945 May 12 VE-Day, Germany surrendered (We Defeted hitler and stopped the killings of thousands of innocent people 8.) 1947 Sep The Air Force separated from the Army 9.) 1992 Feb 1 US and Russia sign a treaty officially ending the Cold War
.:Famous Leaders:. Goerge Washington Teddy Roseavelt Elvis Presley
The United States army has 4 main categorys then they are broke down into other ranks in that category.