Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, commander of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) leads the division’s formation during the 250th Army birthday parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. The parade featured approximately 6,700 Soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircrafts, 34 horses, two mules and one dog to highlight the Army’s 250 years of service to the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, commander of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) salutes the President of the United States during the 250th Army birthday parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. The parade included Soldiers in historical and modern uniforms, marching alongside equipment and vehicles from key eras of Army history to represent how the force has evolved since 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

Col. Michelle Bailey, commander of 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI) marches in the 250th Army birthday parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. During the day, the Army presented a full, interactive display on the National Mall, transitioning to a parade showcasing the history of the Army, flyovers, and a Golden Knights parachute demonstration at the White House ellipse. The day ended with a concert and fireworks display. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

Col. Joshua Glonek, commander of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) marches with his formation during the 250th Army birthday parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. Marking a milestone in American military history, the parade highlighted the contributions of Soldiers past and present across 250 years of service. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

Col. Michael Tumlin, commander of the 10th Mountain Division Artillery marches with his formation during the 250th Army birthday parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. Thousands of Soldiers participated in the parade to honor the Army’s legacy and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

Col. Jesse Blanton, commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI) marches during the 250th Army birthday parade 250th birthday in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. The parade recognized the Army’s 250 years of continuous service with marching units, ceremonial elements, and historical displays from every major era. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alyssa Norton)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2025) – As the U.S. Army marks its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, Soldiers from across 10th Mountain Division (LI) reflect on the legacy they uphold and the future they continue to shape.

The parade featured approximately 6,700 Soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircrafts, 34 horses, two mules and one dog to highlight the Army’s 250 years of service to the nation. During the day, the Army presented a full, interactive display on the National Mall, transitioning to a parade showcasing the history of the Army, flyovers, and a Golden Knights parachute demonstration at the White House ellipse. The day ended with a concert and fireworks display.

“I think it’s exciting to see everyone getting together and marching. It’s a big event – getting everyone down here and everything organized,” said Spc. Devin Wickman, a Soldier assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI). “Just to see all the families, veterans and military service members coming together to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.”

America’s Army, older than the nation it serves, has stood for two and a half centuries as a symbol of strength, freedom, and resilience. Since its founding in 1775, the Army has defended the American people, protected our Constitution’s values, and shaped the course of U.S. history. Today, Soldiers across the force are honoring that legacy by continuing the mission with the same grit and determination that has defined the Army for generations.

“The Army means a lot, it gives me a chance to prove to myself that I can do and I can be anything,” said Cpl. Madjina Dalzon, a human resource specialist assigned to 10th Mountain Division (LI) Sustainment Brigade. “It's an open door to greater and bigger things.”

From the snowy battlefields in World War II over 80 years ago to deployments around the globe, the 10th Mountain Division (LI) has long represented the Army’s ability to adapt and endure. The division remains the Army’s most deployed unit since 9/11, with a reputation for readiness and resilience that continues today.

As the 10th Mountain Division (LI) commemorates this historic milestone, it does so not just with pride – but with purpose. The mission continues, grounded in the Army’s history and driven by the Soldiers who carry it forward.