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Utahns Celebrate U.S. Army's 250th Birthday
- On Saturday, June 15, 2025, Utah residents gathered at Fort Douglas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
- The event honored a legacy dating back to 1775, highlighting the sacrifices of soldiers and the support from families and communities.
- Celebrations featured a parade of thousands, historic military vehicle displays, reenactments, an aviation flyover, fireworks, and a cannon firing at Fort Douglas.
- Brigadier General Fuellenbach said, "The strength of America's military does not come from might but from the spirit of our people," while Haggen noted, "We owe so much to them."
- The anniversary reinforced the Army's enduring role in national defense and inspired reflections on service, community ties, and the values shaping the nation.
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Utahns celebrate U.S. Army's 250th birthday
Fifty years ago, Jared Cornell made a deal with himselfI made a promise to myself that I would fire the cannon again on the 250th anniversary of the army, said Jared Cornell, founder of the Utah Living History Association.And today, he fulfilled it.Cornell built a cannon on display during the U.S. Armys 250thbirthday celebration at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at Fort Douglas on Saturday. He said he built the cannon for the U.S. Bicentennial bac…
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