The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea.
The United States entered World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
The United States entered World War I in April 1917, joining Britain and France against Germany and its…
After the United States took control of the Philippines from Spain, Filipino forces who wanted independence fought American…
The Spanish American War was a short conflict between the United States and Spain in 1898.
The American Indian Wars were a long series of conflicts between Native nations and colonists and later the…
The Civil War was fought between the Union and the Confederate states over slavery and the survival of…
The war between the United States and Mexico followed the U.S. annexation of Texas and a dispute over…
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain over trade restrictions and the…
The Revolutionary War won independence for the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
There are many ways to support military members, veterans and their families.
Joining the military starts with talking to a recruiter for the branch you are interested in.
Americans set aside several days each year to honor those who serve and have served.
Each military branch has a reserve component made up of members who train part time while working civilian…
The National Guard traces its roots to the first militia regiments organized in Massachusetts on December 13, 1636.
The U.S. Coast Guard traces its history to August 4, 1790, when the Revenue Cutter Service was created.
The U.S. Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, as the newest branch of the armed forces.
The U.S. Air Force became a separate branch on September 18, 1947, after growing out of the Army’s…
The U.S. Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, and serves within the Department of the Navy.
The U.S. Navy traces its birthday to October 13, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first armed…
The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775, making it the oldest branch of the U.S. military.
The United States Armed Forces protect the nation and its interests at home and around the world.
After delivering documents, a process server completes proof of service, often a sworn affidavit.
Legal documents from courts in one state often need to be served on people living in another state.