Since its official establishment, June 14, 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation.| U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration
This blog is part of a summer blog series written by the McCain Institute’s Summer Junior Fellows. Abigail Bergan is a junior fellow for the Leadership Programs team. Most Americans do not feel connected to their own armed forces. Fewer than 1% of U.S. adults are active-duty service members, and as of February 2025, only […]| McCain Institute