Print this article Sailors and marines stand guard in front of Taiwan’s guided-missile frigate at naval base in the northern port of Keelung, Taiwan, on March 8. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited the naval base to honor their dedication to protecting the island amid renewed threats from China, vowing not to allow the loss of ‘any single inch’ of territory. (AP photo) The Army is feeling a little unappreciated these days. America’s biggest armed service, with a force of nearly 1 million active-duty and reserve soldiers, is finding itself in a knives-out race for relevance with its smaller, more nimble service rivals.