Honor Those Who Serve — Learn About America's Military
Select a topic to learn about America's military heritage
• Army (est. 1775) — Land-based military operations. The largest and oldest branch.
• Navy (est. 1775) — Sea-based operations, aircraft carriers, and submarines.
• Marine Corps (est. 1775) — Amphibious operations. "First to fight." Part of Dept. of the Navy.
• Air Force (est. 1947) — Aerial warfare and aerospace operations. Formerly part of the Army.
• Coast Guard (est. 1790) — Maritime law enforcement, search & rescue. Part of Dept. of Homeland Security.
• Space Force (est. 2019) — Space operations and satellite defense. The newest branch.
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