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Happy Birthday, U.S. Army

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army

The United States Army is the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. On June 14 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Army,...

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army

The United States Army is the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. On June 14 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Army,...

May 1776 — Where Were We?

May 1776 — Where Were We?

May 1776 — Washington braces Brooklyn for a bloody summer, Rhode Island renounces the Crown, and the British fleet sails from Halifax.

May 1776 — Where Were We?

May 1776 — Washington braces Brooklyn for a bloody summer, Rhode Island renounces the Crown, and the British fleet sails from Halifax.

Gemini IV — The First American Spacewalk

Gemini IV — The First American Spacewalk

On June 3, 1965, during the Gemini IV spaceflight, Ed White became the first American to perform a tethered spacewalk.

Gemini IV — The First American Spacewalk

On June 3, 1965, during the Gemini IV spaceflight, Ed White became the first American to perform a tethered spacewalk.

Memorial Day — A Tribute to Our Fallen

Memorial Day — A Tribute to Our Fallen

Memorial Day is a unique observance. Flag display on Memorial Day differs from other half-staff observations. "The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for...

Memorial Day — A Tribute to Our Fallen

Memorial Day is a unique observance. Flag display on Memorial Day differs from other half-staff observations. "The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for...

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Memorial Day is a special time that we set aside each year to act as a nation in solidarity and to honor America's fallen soldiers. Here are a few of...

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Memorial Day is a special time that we set aside each year to act as a nation in solidarity and to honor America's fallen soldiers. Here are a few of...

Flags-In — How the Old Guard Observes Memorial Day

Flags-In — How the Old Guard Observes Memorial Day

Flags In: Each year, on the Thursday prior to Memorial Day, the United States Army 3rd Infantry Regiment meticulously places American flags at each of more than 280,000 headstones in...

Flags-In — How the Old Guard Observes Memorial Day

Flags In: Each year, on the Thursday prior to Memorial Day, the United States Army 3rd Infantry Regiment meticulously places American flags at each of more than 280,000 headstones in...