The US army enlisted its first female colonel, Julia Flikke.
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The US military policy "don't ask, don't tell" came to an end.
The United States Coast Guard was formed by an act passed by the US Congress.
The United States Marine Corps was founded when two battalions of Continental Marines came together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
Elvis Presley enlisted in the US army.
