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United States Army

American  

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

This year, the United States Army celebrates its 250th birthday.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Captain Ty Hill graduated from Valley Forge Military College and earned the rank of second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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