Traditionally the method has been predominantly volunteer. When that was not enough the draft has been instituted. Currently we are a volunteer only force.
For the "most" part, the US Army had men from most, if not all walks of life in America. Men such as Elvis Presley, to sons of Generals were known to be within the enlisted ranks.
If men won't come to the army...then the army will come to the men!
They were drafted into the army ...................... Or they enlisted voluntarily
A US Army group is made up of several corps and has 80,000 - 200,000 men
Women have recorded many years of exemplary service to the US Army. They have proven they can compete on even ground with men for most jobs. The jury still is out for a determination if women are equal to men in intensive combat training. Most issues are related to the physical strength differences between men and women. The bottom line is that women have served in extremely valuable capacities in the US Army.
Yes they do, as of 2011.
Not since WW1
In 1861, before the US Civil War became a reality, the US Army structure consisted of 1,105 officers and 15, 259 enlisted men. Most soldiers were serving in the West.
The US Army does not "beat their own men." Physical or corporal punishment is a violation of UCMJ (The Uniform Code of Military Justice), and is punishable by Courts Martial.
Approximately 500,000 US-Hispanics served in the US Army during WW2.
There are many places where one can purchase miniature army men toys. The easiest places to buy miniature army men toys is at local toy store such as Toys 'R' Us.
There were only 220,000 men Active personnel, and 450,000 men Reserve and National Guard personnel. So there were less than 700,000 men in the Army. At that point, the French Army was much stronger than the U.S Army.