25 Facts for Independence Day

There are many reasons to celebrate the 4th of July and the United States military. Here are some great trivia facts specifically about the US military:

  • The United States Air Force was established on Sept. 18, 1947.

  • The United States Army was founded on June 14, 1775.

  • The birth of the United States Navy is October 13, 1775.

  • November 10, 1775, is the day the Marine Corps was established.

  • The United States Coast Guard was created on August 4, 1790.

  • The Army Nurse Corp was established in 1901.

  • March 3rd is Star-Spangled Banner Day.

  • Audie Murphy was not only awarded the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star, but he also starred in a movie about his own life.

  • Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Daly was awarded the Medal of Honor...twice.

  • Despite being a conscientious objector, Corporal Desmond Doss served in the Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving lives.

  • General Douglas MacArthur led troops in both WII and the Korean War.

  • More than 400 Chaplains have lost their lives while serving in the US military.

  • Clint Eastwood served in the Army during the Korean War.

  • Tom Selleck served in the California National Guard from 1967-1973.

  • Steve McQueen served in the Marines and rescued several men during a training exercise.

  • During WWII, Paul Newman served in the Navy aboard the USS Bunker Hill.

  • General Mark A. Milley became the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in October of 2019.

  • The Department of Defense was established on the 18th of September 1947.

  • The Pentagon is the world's largest office building with about 6.5 million square feet of floor space.

  • The United States Space Force was added to the US Armed Forces on 20 December 2019.

  • Brothers Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges both served in the US Coast Guard.

  • The Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia is the largest US Naval base.

  • The USAF introduced its new fighter the F-15EX Eagle II on April 7, 2021.

  • Marine Helicopter Squadron One is responsible for the transportation of the president and vice president of the United States.

  • The Army motto is "This We'll Defend."

These are just some of the interesting facts about the United State’s military. Let us know your favorite fact.