The United States Armed Forces

The United States Armed Forces. Ripley's Mobile Military Marvels. , These are the flags and seals of the branches of the United States Armed Forces., This garden is a tribute to all who serve and have served our Nation to defend and preserve our freedom., Department of the Army , United States of America. The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. , Est. 1775, Department of the Navy , United States of America. On, above and below the water, the Navy is America's forward-deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world. , Est. 1775, Department of the Navy , United States Marine Corps. A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations. , Est. 1775, Department of the Air Force , United States of America. The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability to deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours. , Est. 1947, United States Space Force , Department of the Air Force. The Space Force organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. , Est. 2019, United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military naval support. , Est. 1790. , Believe it or not, the Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest employer in the U.S. There are more than 1.4 million active-duty personnel, 1.1 million National Guard and Reserve personnel, and 700,000 civilians working for the DoD.