Celebrating 250 Years!

Save the date for the U.S. Army's Birthday Celebration.
June 14, 2025.


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This We'll Defend

Our Soldiers and civilians are committed to defending our country, just as they have for the past 250 years. Celebrate the Army's 250th birthday on June 14!

THE FOUNDING

Since its official establishment, June 14, 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation. Drawing on both long-standing militia traditions and recently introduced professional standards, it won the new republic's independence in an arduous eight-year struggle against Great Britain. At times, the Army provided the lone symbol of nationhood around which patriots rallied.

TODAY'S ARMY

Older than the nation it defends, the U.S. Army has made a difference in the history and founding of America. This year we are celebrating how America’s Army has challenged, empowered and equipped our Soldiers, because “Be All You Can Be” is more than just a slogan, it's the Army way of life.

Explore the section below and learn more about today's U.S. Army

FOLLOW AND SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We want to see how you marked the U.S. Army's birthday this year, use the following hashtag across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn in your posts.

  • Use with all Army Birthday content from June 1 to June 18: #ArmyBday


Videos and images from this year's U.S. Army Birthday events are available on DVIDS.
Click below to follow and share media from the celebration.

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