HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S. ARMY!
Main Menu

Happy Birthday U.S. Army!

June 14 we celebrate 248 years of turning obstacles into possibilities and challenging our Soldiers to be all they can be.

LEARN MORE

BE ALL YOU CAN BE.

1775 emblem - This we'll defend

We invite you to celebrate with us as we commemorate the Army's role in building our nation and defending its values. This year we are emphasizing Soldier and Veteran stories and showcasing the many possibilities the Army offers for service, personal growth and professional development. We are celebrating the American Soldier's odyssey from recruit to military expert and leader.

ARMY BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL

JUNE 10, 9AM - 5PM
This year's Army Birthday Festival will take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Army in lieu of the Army Birthday Ball. Don't miss the opportunity to take part in a one-of-a-kind festival with family friendly activities. There will be live entertainment, equipment displays, Golden Knights demonstrations, special guests and of course birthday cake. Click below to see full event details and register.


EVENTS

Click the button below to check out the list of Army Birthday events. The links to each virtual event can be found in the descriptions. Check back as we get closer to each event for updates or additional links.

WAYS TO CELEBRATE

Join us as we commemorate the legacy that has been built on our storied 248 years of our history, displayed in the dedication, courage and heroism of the American Soldier.

1. HOST AN EVENT

Within your community, host an Army birthday ball, festival or sports event. Don't forget the cake! Host an in-person or online event with friends, family, your community and colleagues to celebrate the Army's 248th birthday. Use birthday shoutouts or other multimedia that can be downloaded on DVIDS Army Birthday feature page. Be sure to tag @USArmy and use #ArmyBDay and #BeAllYouCanBe.

Posters are available for download

2. SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Share Soldier photos using #ArmyBDay and #BeAllYouCanBe. Download free U.S. Army birthday social media products including banners, posters, graphics and videos to share on your social media pages.

Download free U.S. Army Birthday social media items

3. SHARE THE ARMY BIRTHDAY VIDEO

The Army Birthday flagship video will be available June 14th on @USArmy social media platforms at 8 a.m. Share it on your social media pages!

4. CREATE A VIDEO MESSAGE

Wish the Army a Happy Birthday! Create a video of you and/or your squad (family, friends, community, organization, coworkers) wishing the Army a Happy 248th Birthday. Don't forget to let us know who you are and how you support our Army. Upload the video on your social media platforms and don’t forget to tag @USARMY and use #ArmyBday and #BeAllYouCanBe.

5. GO FOR A RUN!

Complete the 2.48 mile Army birthday challenge! Run, walk or hike in honor of the Army's birthday and all Soldiers past and present of America's first institution. Share on social media using hashtag #ArmyBDay and #BeAllYouCanBe and tag @USArmy. Don't forget to tag your friends to challenge them and see who has the fastest time!

6. SHARE YOUR ARMY STORY

Tell your Be All You Can Be Army story with your local community and share photos of you serving on social media. If you are part of an organization, share your story in honor of the Army birthday on their website, social media, newsletter, magazine and/or podcast. Interview your members to highlight and honor their service and share how your organization has impacted their pre and post Army careers. Be sure to tag @USArmy and use #ArmyBDay and #BeAllYouCanBe.

7. LISTEN TO SOME TUNES

Get in the mood by visiting Twilight Tattoo or Pershing's Own Army Band website.

Click below to listen to the Army Song (Band and chorus) by the U.S. Army Band

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

YEAR IN PHOTOS

See the U.S. Army in action across the globe in this amazing collection of photographs published on Army.mil.

ARMY VALUES

The seven core Army values listed on this site are what being a Soldier is all about.

ARMY 101

Explore Army culture, professions and programs. Everything you need to know about Army events, heritage, valor and more.

VISION & STRATEGY

Our purpose remains constant. Explore how we will shape the U.S. Army of 2030.

FOLLOW AND SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We want to see how you marked the U.S. Army's birthday this year, use these hashtags in your posts and articles...

  • Use with all Army Birthday content from 29 May to 4 July: #ArmyBday
  • Use with all Army Birthday content from 29 May to 4 July: #BeAllYouCanBe
  • For Army heritage content please use hashtag #Army1775


This website was made possible by the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs
Birthday cake videos in header background provided by U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Additional footage courtesy of DVIDS, U.S. National Archives and DDB Worldwide.
back to top