About the Army

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OVERVIEW

The Strongest Force In The World

The U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world — protecting America’s freedoms at home and abroad, securing our homeland, and defending democracy worldwide.

A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose. As a Soldier, you will be prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever you are needed, combat-ready at all times, trained to counter any threat, anywhere.

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08:50 PM May 20
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05:53 PM May 20
Today's #USArmy #Career of the Day is Stryker Systems Maintainer. Are you a 91S? If so, tell us about your job. http://t.co/Z0DjAkxXrd

11:03 AM May 20
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08:04 PM May 19
RT @USArmyReserve: VIDEO: Blast from the past! Here's a 1971 program about the Army Reserve! What has been the biggest change? http://t.co/LIPE2F2gdf

07:56 PM May 19
RT @CodyyMerr: Its not a lie when people say you travel in the army! You really do and I love it! Off to Salt Lake City and then to Hawaii @USArmy @GoArmy

01:05 PM May 19
Today's #USArmy #Career of the Day is Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember. http://t.co/H3jkRZHYNz

11:01 AM May 19
PHOTO: Defensible Position: M1 Abrams Tank http://t.co/s02qZpGHUs #HOOAH

06:31 PM May 18
@HOOAH!!! RT @usarmy: Thanks to the Atlanta @Braves for honoring military personnel during tonight's game versus the @Dodgers.

06:15 PM May 18
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05:56 PM May 18
#HOOAH! RT @tyflyer: @GoArmy Happy Armed Forces day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

12:29 PM May 18
Today's #USArmy #Career of the Day is Aviation Operations Specialist (15P). http://t.co/3G9HeiFuR8

11:03 AM May 18
@codyymerr Thank you for making the choice to serve! Welcome to the #ArmyFamily & enjoy Hawaii! #ArmyStrong!

06:05 AM May 18
#HOOAH!!! RT @codyymerr: @USArmy @GoArmy all packed up for my first duty station at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii!

06:00 AM May 18
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10:02 PM May 17