US Military Atlas
Your authoritative, free reference for everything about the United States Armed Forces
About US Military Atlas
USMilitaryAtlas.com is your authoritative, free reference for everything about the United States Armed Forces. Explore all six military branches — the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard — alongside the five federal service academies, complete enlisted and officer rank tables, Medal of Honor recipients, and a searchable timeline of American military history stretching from 1775 to the present day.
The five U.S. federal service academies are among the most selective colleges in the country — and the only ones that pay you to attend. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants compete for fewer than 5,000 combined appointments across West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and Kings Point. Admission requires academic excellence, a congressional nomination (at four of the five), physical fitness testing, and a commitment to serve at least five years on active duty after graduation.
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The United States has fought in more than a dozen declared wars and dozens more significant military operations since 1775. The entries below span named wars, decisive battles, and pivotal operations that define American military history — organized by historical era.
