| Since its birth on 14 June 1775-over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our nation. Soldiers have fought 10 wars, from the American Revolution through the Cold War, the Gulf War, to the current War on Terrorism. This 228th Birthday is a recognition of The Army’s history, traditions, and service to the Nation. The Army--At War and Transforming. |
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 Maj. Gen. Robert Wilson, CG 7th ID, Pvt. Kyle Shanahan, 3rd ACR, and CSM Terrance McWilliams, 7ID, cut the birthday cake at Fort Carson's Army Birthday ball held June 7, 2003, in Colorado Springs, CO. Shanahan was the junior soldier at the ball, having enlisted 7 months previously. |
The 228th Birthday Logo 
• Even as U.S. forces engage in combat action, The Army continues to embrace change. Today’s Army will win today’s fight, but given the uncertainties of emerging threats, we must transform now to acquire and develop full-spectrum capabilities to fight and win the battles of the future. |
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2003 Worldwide Army Birthday Events:
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• The Army is fighting as a key component of a Joint/Coalition Team in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom while providing for Homeland Security, remaining forward deployed in Korea, remaining engaged and training in over 110 other countries and continuing to transform to preserve future readiness. The 228th Birthday of The United States Army and the logo for this year's theme recognize our efforts to transform this, the most respected Army in the world, into a force that is strategically responsive and dominant at every point along the spectrum of operations--all while engaged in the ongoing global war against terrorism.
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