The United States Armed Forces protect the nation and its interests at home and around the world.
The six branches are the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. The President serves as commander in chief.
How They Are Organized
Five branches fall under the Department of Defense, which a September 2025 executive order authorized to also use the name Department of War. The Coast Guard serves under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime and can operate under the Navy in wartime.
Thank You for Your Service
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