The United States Military, which includes the Armed Forces and the National Guard, consists of various branches all birthed at different times throughout U.S. history. The Armed Forces consists of the following six military branches:

• Army – June 14, 1775
• Navy – October 13, 1775
• Marine Corps – November 10, 1775
• Coast Guard – August 4, 1790
• Air Force – September 18, 1947
• Space Force – December 20, 2019