The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also ...

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 ...

The Continental Army thus became America's first national institution. June 15, 1775 Selection of George Washington as Commander in Chief. The next step was to select a commander in chief.

Next week as Americans celebrate our nation’s 249th birthday, one chant will ring out across the country: “U.S.A., U.S.A., ...

The commander-in-chief initially barred black soldiers from joining the ranks, but he came to understand the value—both moral ...

British infantrymen assembled at the base of Breed’s Hill, one of two promontories that comprised the Charlestown Heights ...

Crews work on setting up an archway on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating ...

As the U.S. Army hosted its biggest 250th anniversary celebration with Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C., the ...

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...

July 1: Cherokee attack the southern frontier. July 4: Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. It’s worth noting ...

The event marked the second in a three-part national series, and the speakers included Youngkin and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll. Fort Eustis will host a large event on Friday that is open ...

Foreign military officers referred to the American military as “speckled,” owing to the diverse racial makeup of its troops.