History Of Military Branches By Averi Pennington
Have you ever wondered who protects our country and what they do? There are 5 types of military services: Coast guard, Marine Corps, Air force, Navy, and the Army and here’s their history. Coast Guard: Established in 1790 the Coast Guard is one of the oldest organizations of the federal government. The Coast Guard was the nation's only armed force on the sea until the Navy Department which was launched by Congress in 1797. Now the Coast Guard serves under the Department of the Navy, defending the nation against terrorism and foreign threats. Coast Guard is considered a military service because during times of war the President of the United States can transfer assets of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy. Navy: Established on October 13, 1775 when the Second Continental Congress passed the resolution creating the Continental Navy. At the end of the Revolutionary War the Navy disbanded. In 1797 the Navy was officially reestablished but claim their establishment was in 1775. The role of the Navy is projection of force into areas beyond the country shores. Typically, a deployment consists of many ships traveling together to and from specific regions.
United States Marine Corps: The Marine Corps was established in 1775 when the Continental Congress ordered two battalions of Marines be created and to serve in the Revolutionary War. The Marine Corps were restablished on July 11, 1798. Army: Established in 1775. It is a key member of a joint defense team, strategically dominant across the full spectrum of operations. Soldiers protect our country by attacking another country’s army. Air Force: In 1947 when President Truman signed the National Security Act along with it came the creation of the US Air Force as an independent service, equal to the US Army and US Navy. Even though Veteren’s day has already passed we should honor all of the nation’s soldiers, airmen, coast guards, marines, and sailors everyday.