United States Army

United States Army United States Army Institute of Heraldry, Public domain

Land service branch of the United States Armed Forces

The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United States in the United States Constitution. As a part of the United States Department of Defense, it is one of the six armed forces of the United States and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Founded in 1784, it succeeded the Continental Army, formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War.

Also known as...US Army, U.S. Army, USAR, American Army, Ground forces of the United States Armed Forces, US land forces, US troop, US troops, U. S. Army, and USA
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U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashes in Texas

U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashes in Texas An Apache helicopter crashed near Fort Hood, killing both crew members and sparking a wildfire.