The U.S. Army

Monday, May 30, 2017

• The Army is older than the country it serves. It was formed in June of 1775 by the Continental Congress. 
• If the US Army were a city, it would be the 10th largest in the United States. Over 1 million people are actively serving in the Army: half in active duty and half in the Army Reserves and National Guard. 
• It is also the second-largest employer behind Wal-Mart (over 2 million). 
• Specialist is the most prevalent rank among soldiers. They make up over one-fourth of active personnel. 
• The service burns through approximately 1 billion gallons of fuel every year. We used about a gallon of fuel per soldier per day during World War II. Today it is over 22 gallons. 
• My father-in-law and my brother-in-law were both in the Army. 

How blessed we are to have such a strong Army. I'm afraid we don't acknowledge them enough. 

Lord, thank you for all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in our U.S. Army. Thank you for the freedoms we have as a result of their dedication and hard work. And thank you that you defend us spiritually against all evil.