EVENTS
- JUNE 10, 9AM to 5PM
In person event - free and open to the public.
Army Birthday Festival
This year's Army Birthday Festival will take place 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. Official cake-cutting ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Please visit the National Museum of the United States Army website for parking and other event details. LOCATION: National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Reserve your free TICKETS here
- JUNE 13, 3:30PM
Virtual live event - free and open to the public.
“Be All You Can Be” Twitter Space with Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
Join Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston and two outstanding American Soldiers as they discuss how “Be All You Can Be” is part of their Army experience. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston will also participate in an "ask me anything" segment where he will answer questions from Reddit users. The live conversation will take place on the @USArmy Twitter.
- JUNE 14, 9AM
Livestream and in-person - free and open to the public
Army Birthday Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
The Army Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony commemorates the Army's Birthday and honors all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Join Army senior leadership at Arlington National Cemetery as we lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this June 14 at 9 a.m. Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia and @USArmy social media platforms. To learn more visit: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil
- JUNE 14, 11:30AM
Virtual live event - free and open to the public.
Army Birthday Cake-cutting and Reenlistment Ceremony
The Army Birthday Pentagon ceremony includes cake-cutting, remarks and the reenlistment of Soldiers from all Army components. Join the livestream on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). View livestream at: www.dividshub.net/webcast/31925
- JUNE 14, 7PM
Livestream and open to the public
Army Birthday - Twilight Tattoo
Join the action-packed military pageant featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington's ceremonial units. Twilight Tattoo is appropriate for school-age children and enjoyed by all ages! The Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo will take place at Summerall Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia and be livestreamed on @USArmy social media platforms. To register or learn more please visit: https://twilight.mdw.army.mil/
- JUNE 16, 6:30PM
Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., TV broadcast and open to the public
Army Day with the Nationals
Army Day with the Nationals will be a home game against the Miami Marlins. The event will feature Army leaders, special guests and other exciting Army demonstrations during the game pre-show. This year's Army Day with the Nationals will be dedicated to celebrating the Army's 248th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force.

In person event - free and open to the public.
Army Birthday Festival
This year's Army Birthday Festival will take place 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. Official cake-cutting ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Please visit the National Museum of the United States Army website for parking and other event details. LOCATION: National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Reserve your free TICKETS here

Virtual live event - free and open to the public.
“Be All You Can Be” Twitter Space with Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
Join Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston and two outstanding American Soldiers as they discuss how “Be All You Can Be” is part of their Army experience. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston will also participate in an "ask me anything" segment where he will answer questions from Reddit users. The live conversation will take place on the @USArmy Twitter.

Livestream and in-person - free and open to the public
Army Birthday Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
The Army Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony commemorates the Army's Birthday and honors all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Join Army senior leadership at Arlington National Cemetery as we lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this June 14 at 9 a.m. Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia and @USArmy social media platforms. To learn more visit: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil

Virtual live event - free and open to the public.
Army Birthday Cake-cutting and Reenlistment Ceremony
The Army Birthday Pentagon ceremony includes cake-cutting, remarks and the reenlistment of Soldiers from all Army components. Join the livestream on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). View livestream at: www.dividshub.net/webcast/31925

Livestream and open to the public
Army Birthday - Twilight Tattoo
Join the action-packed military pageant featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington's ceremonial units. Twilight Tattoo is appropriate for school-age children and enjoyed by all ages! The Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo will take place at Summerall Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia and be livestreamed on @USArmy social media platforms. To register or learn more please visit: https://twilight.mdw.army.mil/

Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., TV broadcast and open to the public
Army Day with the Nationals
Army Day with the Nationals will be a home game against the Miami Marlins. The event will feature Army leaders, special guests and other exciting Army demonstrations during the game pre-show. This year's Army Day with the Nationals will be dedicated to celebrating the Army's 248th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force.
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