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On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of riflemen to fill ten companies. These riflemen would be the first “regulars” in the Army, as opposed to militiamen of the various colonies. In addition to the Army’s birthday, June 14 is also the birthday of the Infantry Branch.  The Adjutant General, Finance, Engineers, and Quartermaster corps would be established on June 16, 1775. Interestingly, it wouldn’t be until November of 1775 that Artillery was established, and December of 1776 for Cavalry (now Armor).