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To: wideawake

When did they become an official branch?

12 posted on 04/20/2005 10:32:38 AM PDT by mainepatsfan

To: mainepatsfan

I think they've always been a separate service, but within the Department of the Navy.

15 posted on 04/20/2005 10:37:01 AM PDT by chesley

To: mainepatsfan

I'm not sure, but it was definitely well after WWII.

I'm wondering how long the position of head of the Joint Chiefs has existed.

16 posted on 04/20/2005 10:37:28 AM PDT by wideawake (God bless our brave soldiers and their Commander in Chief)

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