US Army

The US Army is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is primarily responsible for ground-based military operations and is one of the oldest branches, established on June 14, 1775. The US Army’s main functions include organizing, equipping, and training land forces to ensure national security and defend the United States against threats. It operates under the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense and plays a vital role in both combat and humanitarian missions. The Army is composed of active-duty soldiers, reserve soldiers, and the National Guard, and it engages in a variety of activities, including combat operations, peacekeeping, and disaster relief. Its core values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. The US Army also emphasizes leadership development and soldier welfare as critical components of its mission.