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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Gotcha! Happy #AprilFoolsDay! RT @goarmy: Rising to new ranks -- Introducing the rank of 'Sergeant General': http://t.co/gUMARsWTFD

01:00 PM Apr 01
Today's Army Career of the Day is Cryptologic Analyst (35P). Are you a 35P? If so, tell us about your job. http://t.co/mX9y4DaLvv

11:01 AM Apr 01
#HOOAH! RT @jg_madrid6: Let the count down begin 71 days till BCT! #HOOAH @GoArmy

10:48 AM Apr 01
Rising to new ranks -- Introducing the rank of 'Sergeant General': http://t.co/gUMARsWTFD

09:12 AM Apr 01
Today's Army Career of the Day is Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist. Are you a 89D? http://t.co/wwdFHxlaFI

11:01 AM Mar 31
Hooah! RT @mikedeltayankee: Great time and important mission @NSBE in #Indy @GoArmy http://t.co/sSxuspbYAX

03:19 PM Mar 30
Today's Army Career of the Day is Paralegal Specialist. Are you a 27D? If so tell us about your job. http://t.co/V6lsq2Hizk

11:01 AM Mar 30
Twin sisters, twin Majors in the #USArmy. Check out their awesome story here: http://t.co/X6i0SN8KT8 #ArmyFamily #ArmyStrong #HOOAH!

08:57 AM Mar 30
#NSBE2013 and the @USArmy are committed to preparing minority students for academic & career success in #STEM http://t.co/pzZ7jvhfqI

06:11 PM Mar 29
Check out how Capt. Hannah He keeps her Soldiers safe as a Brigade Safety Officer http://t.co/fLFcCOALqa

02:37 PM Mar 29
Thank you for your service! RT @ltcraym: @GoArmy THANKS FOR SERVING AND DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB.LTC R M USA RETIRED. GOARMY.

05:39 PM Mar 28
Pinning, pinning, #PINNING http://t.co/fFPFb7ycbq #HOOAH!

04:01 PM Mar 28
‘Running with the Big Boys’ in Iraq, a Female Soldier Paves the Way http://t.co/KtQ8bF351D #HOOAH! #ArmyStrong! /via @nytimes

03:05 PM Mar 28
#USArmy cleaning service??? http://t.co/3qx6XZ5aYY #operationcleansweep #lol

02:00 PM Mar 28
Welcome to the #ArmyFamily! #HOOAH RT @j_djenigen: @GoArmy proud of our new #soldier #daughter fresh out of #bootcamp http://t.co/q7JgfJ61MJ

01:00 PM Mar 28