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Learn about the history, structure, and role of the U.S. military forces, which consist of six service branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The U.S. Armed Forces are among the world's largest and most powerful, with a global presence and influence.
Army Service Forces was a component of the United States Army during World War II, created in 1942 to streamline the logistical and administrative functions. It consisted of nine service commands, seven technical services and various installations, and was abolished in 1946.
Learn about the shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) of the US Army, which are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. See the list of SSI of infantry, airborne, and other divisions, and their meanings and histories.
Learn about the history and meaning of roundels and other markings on military aircraft. Roundels are circular symbols that identify the nation or branch of service of the aircraft, such as the French tricolour, the German iron cross, or the British Union Jack.
Learn about the history, design, and wear of the insignia that denote membership in a particular area of military specialism and series of functional areas in the U.S. Army. See the different types of branch insignia, such as infantry, armor, aviation, and special forces, and their variations for officers and enlisted soldiers.
A service star is a bronze or silver five-pointed star worn on medals and ribbons to denote additional service or awards. Learn about the different types of service stars, the awards they are authorized for, and the history of their use in the United States military.
Learn about the medals and ribbons that can be awarded to all members of the six military branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. See the history, categories, and criteria of these inter-service awards and decorations, from the Medal of Honor to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Learn about the different types of military badges authorized by the U.S. Armed Forces, including identification, rating, qualification, and achievement badges. Find out how to wear and display them on uniforms and what categories they belong to.