Hey everybody, I'm doing some research for a class presentation. I know the Army is the oldest, but what's the order of the military branches by age, youngest to oldest? It's surprisingly hard to find! Thanks a billion!
No problem, I can definitely help with your research! Here is the list of U.S. military branches in chronological order from oldest to youngest:
1. The U.S. Army: Established on June 14, 1775
2. The U.S. Navy: Established on October 13, 1775
3. The U.S. Marine Corps: Established on November 10, 1775
4. The U.S. Coast Guard: Established on August 4, 1790
5. The U.S. Air Force: Established on September 18, 1947
6. The U.S. Space Force: Established on December 20, 2019
So if you want it in order from youngest to oldest, just reverse the list. Good luck with your presentation!
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