‘Freedom Was Not Free’: Virginians Celebrate the Army’s 250th Birthday

The U.S. Army Celebrates 250 years of service and sacrifice

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The army is officially 250 years old, and in Northwest Louisiana, local leaders and military members gathered to mark the monumental occasion. Two and a half centuries of service and sacrifice are celebrated with cake and camaraderie. The mayors of Shreveport and Bossier hosted events in their respective cities to mark the milestone and reflect on the legacy of the U.S. Army. "It's terrific to have these wonderful s…

Happy 250th Birthday to the US Army!

Today, the nation pauses to honor and join the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration Festivities here in the nation’s capital include an Army Birthday Festival on the National Mall, a fireworks display along the Potomac, and, of course, a Grand Military Parade along Constitution Avenue. The Army birthday celebration kicks off more than a year of similar 250th anniversary commemorations, culminating July 4, 2026 with the United States Semiquince…

Virginia War Memorial celebrates U.S Army’s 250th birthday

The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday is on Saturday and people at the Virginia War Memorial is taking the time to celebrate with a special ceremony.

Virginia War Memorial honors Army’s 250th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission hosted a celebration honoring the creation of the U.S. Army at the Virginia War Memorial on Friday, June 13. The army will be 250 years old on Saturday, June 14. It’s the first and oldest of the six branches of military.  Even leaders said it was a time to join veterans and active-duty soldiers together.  “For 250 years the Army has protected democracy," Virginia National Gu…

Army Marks 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice

Hewitt, TX (FOX 44) - The U.S. Army is celebrating its 250th birthday on Saturday, marking a quarter-millennium of service since its founding in 1775. The milestone honors the Army's legacy of defending the nation, supporting allies, and leading in innovation, strength, and resilience. The VFW in Hewitt is celebrating at 9 a.m. Saturday, starting with a Flag Day Ceremony where all military flags will be raised. "At 4 p.m., we're going to start k…

Indiana National Guard marks Army's 250th birthday at Atterbury

Hoosier National Guard soldiers, airmen, and civilians gathered at Camp Atterbury to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.