Hey folks, I was wondering how old each branch of the U.S. military is? I'm doing a project on the history of the military and could really use this info. Thanks in advance!
Sure, I'd be happy to help outline the age of each branch of the U.S. military. Here's a brief list:
1. The United States Army was established on June 14, 1775, during the midst of the Revolutionary War, making it the oldest branch.
2. Next, the Navy was established on October 13, 1775. It was actually disbanded following the Revolutionary War, but it was re-established in 1799 and has been running continuously since then.
3. The Marine Corps was formed just a few weeks after the Navy on November 10, 1775.
4. The Coast Guard, originally named the Revenue Cutter Service, came next and was established on August 4, 1790.
5. The Air Force, the youngest branch, was officially established as its own branch separate from the Army on September 18, 1947.
Remember these are the establishment dates for the main branches of the military. The Space Force, a fairly new branch established on December 20, 2019, could also be included depending on the scope of your project. It's currently considered part of the Department of the Air Force.
Hope this helps with your project!
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