Gen. Daniel B. Allyn winds up to throw the first pitch before the June 13, 2013 game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on Wrigley Field in Chicago. Allyn visited the city to meet local veterans and community leaders while highlighting Army programs to support veterans as well as the Army's 238th birthday June 14. (U.S. Army photo by Dave Chace, FORSCOM Public Affairs)

On ice and on the mound, Army brings 238th birthday celebration to the Windy City

To celebrate the Army's 238th birthday June 12-14 in Chicago, Gen. Daniel B. Allyn greeted fans and participated in the opening ceremonies at the Blackhawks and Cubs games, joining military veterans on the United Center ice for Wednesday's......READ MORE

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FORSCOM prepares conventional forces to provide a sustained flow of trained and ready land power to Combatant Commanders in defense of the Nation at home and abroad.

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