Chut, J’ecoute: The U.S. Army’s Use of Radio Intelligence in World War I

Written By: Betsy Rohaly Smoot “This source of information, practically unthought-of before the war, has been developed to such an extent that, at the close of hostilities, it constituted one […]
U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

As long as armies have existed, military chaplains have served alongside soldiers, providing for their spiritual needs, working to improve morale, and aiding the wounded. The Bible tells of the […]
The U.S. Army Chemical Corps: Past, Present, and Future

By Al Mauroni Today, newspapers and news desks use the words “weapons of mass destruction,” anthrax, smallpox, and nerve agents at least weekly, if not daily. Developing defenses against these […]
The Origins of U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal

By CSM James H. Clifford, USA-Ret. Among the many developments to come out of the World War II experience, the establishment of a bomb disposal organization is one of the […]
History of the U.S. Army Center of Military History

The U.S. Army Center of Military History traces its functional lineage back to the Civil War when Congress requested a published record on the conduct of the war. The result […]
Executive Order 9981: Integration of the Armed Forces

By Patrick Feng The United States military of the present-day is comprised of servicemen and women of diverse social and racial backgrounds; all are dedicated to one common purpose: the […]
Combined Arms Team in the 20th Century

In the U.S. Army, the term “division” has meant different things at different times. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it had usually been considered a temporary war headquarters of […]