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The Department of The Army Seal. Prior to the establishment of the Department of the Army Emblem, there was no official display item to identify The Army. The Army seal traditionally had been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, The Secretary of The Army approved the design as the official emblem to represent the Army on 29 January 1974. |
The U.S. Army Song (MP3) Instrumental (618 KB) Instrumental with chorus (608 KB) Chorus only (497 KB) |
| The Institute of Heraldry Rank Insignia Branch Insignia Awards and Decorations Badges Service and Campaign Medals Order of Precedence Flags, Guidons and other Heraldic Items Unit Patches and Crests |
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FOREWORD Since its birth on 14 June 1775-over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation. It won the new Republic's independence in an arduous eight-year struggle against Great Britain, at times providing the lone symbol of nationhood around which patriots could rally. During the Civil War it preserved the Union through four years of bitter conflict that turned brother against brother. It has repeatedly defended the United States against external threats, from the "second war of independence" with Great Britain in 1812 through the crusades that finally rid the world of the specters of Nazi totalitarianism, Japanese imperialism, and world communism. The defense of the nation has always been the Army's primary mission but, as this pamphlet shows, not its only one. From the beginning the Army has also been involved with internal improvements, natural disaster relief, economic assistance, domestic order, and a host of other contingencies. Although these missions may not have always been those it would have chosen for itself, our Army has drawn great satisfaction from knowing that when the nation was in need, it answered the call. Other useful links:-U.S. Center for Military History -Department of Defense graphics -U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry |
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The Army Colors. "The Army Flag and Its Streamers" was originally prepared in August 1964 by the Office of the Chief of Military History, in cooperation with the Office of the Chief of Information, and the U.S. Army Exhibit Unit, to provide general summaries of each of the campaigns displayed on the Army flag |
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The Go Army Logo. To "Be all you can be" in the Army now means being "An Army of one." Former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera announced the new Army slogan that underscores the importance of individuals in a unified effort and unveiled a new Army logo - a white star superimposed over a yellow star - during a Department of Defense press briefing at the Pentagon Jan. 10, 2001. News Articles about
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| Army Regulation 672-8 section 2–6, Reproduction of designs, states: (a) The photographing, printing, or making or executing in any manner any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any decoration, service medal, service ribbon, badge, lapel button, insignia, or other device, or the colorable imitation thereof, of a design prescribed by the Secretary of the Army for use by members of the Army is authorized, provided that such reproduction does not bring discredit upon the military service and is not used to defraud or to misrepresent the identification or status of an individual, organization, society, or other group of persons. (b) The use for advertising purposes of any engraving, photograph, print, or impression of the likeness of any DA decoration, service medal, service ribbon, badge, lapel button, insignia, or other device (except the Honorable Service Lapel Button) is prohibited without prior approval, in writing, by the Secretary of the Army except when used to illustrate a particular article that is offered for sale. Request for use of Army insignia in advertisements or promotional materials will be processed through public affairs channels in accordance with AR 360–5, paragraph 3–37. (c) The reproduction in any manner of the likeness of any identification card prescribed by DA is prohibited without prior approval in writing by the Secretary of the Army. Full text of Army Regulation 672-8. Further examination of DoD regulations regarding insignias. |
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