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United States Army

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noun

  1. the permanent or regular military land force of the United States, under the authority of the Department of Defense since 1947. USA


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As such, the National Museum of the United States Army, just a few miles from Gen. George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, has mounted an exhibit, “Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

"That is why, from here in New York, I ask all soldiers in the United States Army not to point their rifles at humanity," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025

But his willingness to die to end slavery led to the first marching song of the United States Army in the Civil War: “John Brown’s Body.”

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2025

“We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army on our territory,” Sheinbaum said she told Trump in May.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025

“That’s too bad. Boxing, that’s one good way for a kid to get ahead. Joining the United States Army or Navy is another.”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

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