What are the four branches of the armed fources?

The four branches of the armed forces in the United States are the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The Army is responsible for land-based military operations, the Navy conducts naval operations, the Air Force handles aerial and space operations, and the Marine Corps specializes in amphibious and expeditionary warfare. Additionally, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and can be transferred to the Navy during wartime. Each branch has distinct roles, missions, and areas of expertise.