Army Times Logo
NewsPay & BenefitsFlashpointsPentagon & CongressOff DutyEducation & TransitionVeteransMilitary HonorSubscribe NowOpens in new window
  • Subscribe NowOpens in new window
  • News
    • Your Army
    • Air Force TimesOpens in new window
    • Marine Corps TimesOpens in new window
    • Navy TimesOpens in new window
    • Pentagon & Congress
    • Defense NewsOpens in new window
  • Flashpoints
  • Pay & Benefits
    • Benefits GuideOpens in new window
    • Military Pay Center
    • Military Retirement
    • Military Benefits
    • Mil Money
    • Discount Depot
  • Off Duty
    • Gear ScoutOpens in new window
    • Military Culture
    • Military Fitness
    • Military Movies & Video Games
    • Military Sports
  • Spouses
  • Education & Transition
    • Transition GuideOpens in new window
  • Pay It ForwardOpens in new window
  • Veterans
    • Black Military HistoryOpens in new window
    • Congressional Veterans CaucusOpens in new window
    • Military Appreciation MonthOpens in new window
    • Military History
    • Vietnam Vets & Rolling ThunderOpens in new window
  • Military Honor
    • Salute to VeteransOpens in new window
    • Service Members of the YearOpens in new window
    • Hall of ValorOpens in new window
    • Create an ObituaryOpens in new window
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Commentary
    • Medals & Misfires
  • MilTech
  • Special Projects
    • Installation GuideOpens in new window
    • Task Force Violent
    • Battle Bracket
    • CFC Givers Guide
  • Videos
  • Photo Galleries
  • Early Bird Brief
  • NewslettersOpens in new window
  • Military Native
    • IHG
    • Long-Term Care Partners
    • Navy Federal
  • Digital EditionOpens in new window
  • Installation GuideOpens in new window

The US Army celebrates it's 244th birthday

The US Army celebrates it's 244th birthday

The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.
7 years ago
Latest Videos
Homeland defense during war, and details on minesweepers | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.24.26
Who got a $20 billion Army AI contract? | Defense Dollars
Former Navy minesweeper commander outlines US counter-mine capability
While Iran war continues, Pentagon officials map out defense priorities back home
Smart Ways to Save for Your Child’s College — Money Minute
The impact of US interceptors on the Iran war | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.17.26
Interceptor basics: A look at US missile defense weapons and stockpiles
Stockpiles and production: Analysis of the US exquisite interceptor supply
Spotting scams tied to military patient portals | Benefits and healthcare
Car Loan Double Take: Is Financing Two Cars Possible — Money Minute
CENTCOM says US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels
Swipe Smart: Pick the Right Rewards Card — Money Minute
Trump talks war motivations, and a battlefield first in Operation Epic Fury
Another Iraq? Examining Operation Epic Fury
Why now?: The factors that drove the US and Israel to war with Iran
Iran, the Middle East and ‘Epic Fury’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.10.26
Trending Now
  1. VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic
  2. Service members must prove sincere religious beliefs for facial hair waivers
  3. Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if Trump moved to seize island
  4. Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Claude, but military users say it’s not so easy
  5. Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise
Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed

Army Times © 2026

Terms of Use

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Get Us

  • SubscribeOpens in new window
  • NewslettersOpens in new window
  • RSS FeedsOpens in new window
  • Shop MerchOpens in new window

Contact Us

  • Advertise
  • General Contacts, Subscription Services
  • Editorial Staff

About Us

  • About Us
  • CareersOpens in new window
  • Jobs for VeteransOpens in new window
Army Times Logo