It's not that I mind being corrected, but I do hate it when people don't know what they are talking about. You forced me to waste my time finding the exact dates, thought I knew the correct order.
The United States Army was born 14 June 1775.
The United States Navy was born 13 Oct 1775.
Former Sgt. U. S. Army 3/71 - 12/73 (Regular Army)
I bow to your superior knowledge.