The Army is the oldest Military service, established in 1775. The Army is the main ground force of the United States defending and protecting through the use of ground troops, artillery, armor, attack helicopter, etc. Two reserve forces support the Army: The Army Reserves and The Army National Guard. These forces can be called to help out in times of need.
The Navy, also established in 1775, is responsible for defending the right to travel and trade freely on the oceans as well as protect national interests overseas. The Navy supplies submarines and air power through the use of aircraft carriers, usually fighters or fighter bombers. Another task of the Navy is to transport Marines to areas of conflict. The Navy is supported only by the Naval Reserves as there is no Naval National Guard.
The Air Force is the newest of Military services, established in 1947. Originally created to support the Army's ground forces, they became a separate service after World War II. The Air Force is now used to defend the United States by use of the air and space. The Air Force operates helicopters, fighter aircraft, tanker aircraft, transport aircraft, light and heavy bomber aircraft, etc. Like the Army, the Air Force also has an Air Force National Guard and an Air Force Reserves.
The Marine Corp, separated from the Navy in 1798, is the smallest branch of the United States Military. Marines are often referred to as the “Infantry of the Navy” and they are often first on the ground in combat missions. Marines have their own airpower such as attack helicopters, attack fighter aircrafts, bomber aircrafts, etc. Still very dependent on the Navy, the Marines don’t even have their own medics. Also like the Navy there is only the Marine Corp Reserve and no Marine Corp National Guard.
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