US Army

• The US Army was established on June 14, 1775, making it the oldest branch of the United States military. • During the Civil War, the Union Army recruited Native American soldiers known as the "Indian Home Guard" to fight for the Union cause. • The US Army was the first military branch to allow African Americans to serve during the Revolutionary War, although they were initially limited to non-combat roles. • The Army's first female general, Anna Mae Hays, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in 1970. • The US Army's Ranger School, established in 1950, is one of the most challenging military training programs in the world. • In 1906, the US Army adopted the Model 1903 Springfield rifle, which remained the standard issue rifle for American soldiers for over 40 years. • The US Army Corps of Engineers played a vital role in the construction of the Panama Canal, a project that helped to advance global trade and transportation. • During World War II, the US Army Air Forces conducted a massive bombing campaign against Japan, culminating in the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. • The US Army's 10th Mountain Division, trained in mountain and winter warfare, played a key role in the Italian Campaign during World War II. • Since its founding, the US Army has been involved in every major conflict in American history, from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror.