Hi y'all! I was in history class the other day and a question stuck in my head—does anyone know what is the oldest branch of the military in the US? Please enlighten me!
Certainly! The oldest branch of the U.S. military is the Army, which was officially established on June 14, 1775, by the Continental Congress. This was in the early stages of the American Revolution, and the decision was made to establish a unified army to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their revolt against the British rule. The Navy and Marine Corps were both established later that year in October and November, respectively, while the Coast Guard and Air Force were established much later.
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