ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The United States Army turned 240 years old June 14. To celebrate, Anniston Army Depot held two cake cuttings - one in the Nichols Dining Facility in the industrial area and one at the Child Development Center.
"Birthdays are great for everyone involved and, fortunately for all of us at Anniston Army Depot, we get to celebrate the Army's 240th," said Lt. Col. Shayne Moore, commander of the Anniston Munitions Center, who cut the cake at the Nichols Dining Facility with Chef Scott Laird.
"To all the Soldiers, Family members and civilians who have willingly made the commitment to proudly serve, happy 240th birthday," he added.
At the Child Development Center, Maj. Aatif Hayat sliced into the dessert surrounded by school age children who sang Happy Birthday to the Army.
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