Beyond its role in defense of the nation, the Army and its Soldiers have contributed to medicine, technology, exploration, engineering and science. The milestones listed in this monthly chronology offer only a small glimpse of that proud story of selfless service. It is also your story.
1700s
1752
Twenty-one-year-old George Washington is commissioned a major in the provincial militia regiment of Virginia.
1775--Congress reorganizes the Continental Army into 26 ...