As Forças Armadas dos EUA Explicadas em Inglês (3 níveis)

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The United States has several branches of the military. Each one has its own job. Here are the main branches.

U.S. Army

The Army is the oldest and the biggest branch. It is the ground force. Its job is to fight and win the country's wars on land.

U.S. Navy

The Navy works on the sea. It keeps the seas free and open. It also sends power to other countries. The Navy has its own planes too.

U.S. Marine Corps

The Marines are part of the Navy. They are a fast group. They fight on land and from the sea. They are often the first soldiers on the ground.

U.S. Air Force

The Air Force works in the air. It helps the army and the navy from the sky. It also does strategic bombing and keeps the nuclear weapons. It works in space and cyber too.

U.S. Space Force

The Space Force is new. It started in December 2019. Its job is space. It watches for missiles and takes care of the satellites.

U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is usually part of Homeland Security. In a war, it can join the Navy. It does sea police work, search and rescue, and sea defense.

National Guard and Reserves

These are not full-time soldiers. But they can be called in an emergency or a war. State governors can also use the National Guard for local jobs.

Each branch has its own culture, history, and role in the defense of the United States.