On January 1, 1962, The United States Navy's Sea, commonly known as the Navy SEALs established. source
On January 1, 1962, The United States Navy's Sea, commonly known as the Navy SEALs established.
The United States Army (USA) is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. source
The United States Army (USA) is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations.
On 14 June 1775; The United States Army was founded. source
On 14 June 1775; The United States Army was founded.
On February 5.1918 ; Stephen W. Thompson shoots down a German airplane; this is the first aerial victory by the U.S. military. source
On February 5.1918 ; Stephen W. Thompson shoots down a German airplane; this is the first aerial victory by the U.S. military.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States fought from 1861 to 1865. source
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States fought from 1861 to 1865.
In the U. S. Civil war. From 1861 to 1865, it has been traditionally estimated that about 750,000 soldiers died.
On March 10. 1945 ; The U.S. Army Air Force firebombs Tokyo, and the resulting conflagration kills more than 100,000 people, mostly civilians. source
On March 10. 1945 ; The U.S. Army Air Force firebombs Tokyo, and the resulting conflagration kills more than 100,000 people, mostly civilians.
On March 11. 1916 ; USS Nevada (BB-36) is commissioned as the first US Navy "super-dreadnought". source
On March 11. 1916 ; USS Nevada (BB-36) is commissioned as the first US Navy "super-dreadnought".
On March 16.1802 ; The Army Corps of Engineers is established to found and operate the United States Military Academy at West Point. source
On March 16.1802 ; The Army Corps of Engineers is established to found and operate the United States Military Academy at West Point.
As of 2016, the United States spends about $580.3 billion annually to fund its military forces and Overseas Contingency Operations. source
As of 2016, the United States spends about $580.3 billion annually to fund its military forces and Overseas Contingency Operations.
On March 26. 1958 – The United States Army launches Explorer 3. source
On March 26. 1958 – The United States Army launches Explorer 3.
On March 29.1911 ;The M1911 .45 ACP pistol becomes the official U.S. Army side arm. source
On March 29.1911 ;The M1911 .45 ACP pistol becomes the official U.S. Army side arm.
On April 1.1893 ; The rank of Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy is established. source
On April 1.1893 ; The rank of Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy is established.
On April 6.1866 ; The Grand Army of the Republic, an American patriotic organization composed of Union veterans of the American Civil War, is founded. It lasts until 1956. source
On April 6.1866 ; The Grand Army of the Republic, an American patriotic organization composed of Union veterans of the American Civil War, is founded. It lasts until 1956.
On April 24.1885 ;American sharpshooter Annie Oakley is hired by Nate Salsbury to be a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. source
On April 24.1885 ;American sharpshooter Annie Oakley is hired by Nate Salsbury to be a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West.
On May 11.1889 ; An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. source
On May 11.1889 ; An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor.
On May 22.1819 ; The SS Savannah leaves port at Savannah, Georgia, United States, on a voyage to become the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The ship arrived at Liverpool, England, on June 20. source
On May 22.1819 ; The SS Savannah leaves port at Savannah, Georgia, United States, on a voyage to become the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The ship arrived at Liverpool, England, on June 20.
On June 2.1835 ;Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States. source
On June 2.1835 ;Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States.
On June 9.1995 ; Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in Bosnia. source
On June 9.1995 ; Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in Bosnia.
United States First observed the army forces day on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard source
United States First observed the army forces day on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard
The United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. source
The United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May.
On June 19.1941 ; The United States Army Air Corps is deprecated to being the American training and logistics section of what is known until 1947 as the United States Army Air Forces, just two days before Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union. source
On June 19.1941 ; The United States Army Air Corps is deprecated to being the American training and logistics section of what is known until 1947 as the United States Army Air Forces, just two days before Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union.
On June 24.1813 ; Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army. source
On June 24.1813 ; Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army.
On June 30.1794 ;Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery. source
On June 30.1794 ;Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery.
On July 4.1802 ; At West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy opens. source
On July 4.1802 ; At West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy opens.
On July 15.1806 ; Pike expedition: United States Army Lieutenant Zebulon Pike begins an expedition from Fort Bellefontaine near St. Louis, Missouri, to explore the west. source
On July 15.1806 ; Pike expedition: United States Army Lieutenant Zebulon Pike begins an expedition from Fort Bellefontaine near St. Louis, Missouri, to explore the west.
On July 15.1916 ; In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing). source
On July 15.1916 ; In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing).
On July 16.1927 ; Augusto César Sandino leads a raid on U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional that had been sent to apprehend him in the village of Ocotal, but is repulsed by one of the first dive-bombing attacks in history. source
On July 16.1927 ; Augusto César Sandino leads a raid on U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional that had been sent to apprehend him in the village of Ocotal, but is repulsed by one of the first dive-bombing attacks in history.
On July 22.1942 ; The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands. source
On July 22.1942 ; The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands.
On July 25.1866 ; The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to be promoted to this rank. source
On July 25.1866 ; The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to be promoted to this rank.
