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How the U.S. Army was born - and a free nation realized
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...
The US Army turns 250
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 ...
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Black-eyed Susan flower planting commemorates the Army’s 250th birthday
Members of the APG community planted 250 black-eyed Susan flowers at the Living Legacy Forest to commemorate the Army’s ...
On This Day: Army established as 1st U.S. military branch
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. In 1777, the Stars and Stripes ...
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Happy Birthday to the United States Army!
America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, ...