The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George ...

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

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 ...

A statue of the first U.S. president stands prominently in London’s Trafalgar Square, but some Britons find it strange to ...

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and after 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George ...

Allison Dinner/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images Members of the military march during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

As the epidemic spread, Washington decided to act. The following February, he informed Hancock that “I find it impossible to keep it from spreading thro’ the whole Army in the natural way.” ...

Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, ...

Although the vast majority of attention has been directed toward Washington D.C. for the upcoming weekend, the Philadelphia region will host a three-day celebration to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th ...

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the part-time militias that were facing off against British forces with a full-time army. After 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led ...