ARMY FACTOIDS
Army Flag
The 187 streamers attached to the Army Flag staff represent campaigns fought by the Army throughout our nation’s history. Each streamer (2 3⁄4 inches wide and 4 feet long) is embroidered with the designation of a campaign and the year(s) in which it occurred. The colors derive from the campaign ribbon authorized for service in that particular war.
Army Song
“The Army Goes Rolling Along” was originally written by field artillery First Lieutenant (later Brigadier General) Edmund L. Gruber, while stationed in the Philippines in 1908 as the “Caisson Song.” The original lyrics reflect routine activities in a horse-drawn field artillery battery. The song was transformed into a march by John Philip Sousa in 1917 and renamed “The Field Artillery Song.” It was adopted in 1952 as the official song of the Army and retitled, “The Army Goes Rolling Along.” The current lyrics tell the story of its past, present and future. It is played at the conclusion of every U.S. Army ceremony and all soldiers are expected to stand and sing.
Army Uniform
Today’s soldiers have four uniforms: Combat uniform, Army Green uniform (officer or enlisted), Blue Army Service uniform and a Physical Fitness uniform.
Army Rank Structure
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