Fort Eustis Soldiers celebrate 247 years of Army readiness

By Julie KelemenJune 14, 2022

Rapid Support Soldiers joined hundreds of other service members from across Fort Eustis in a run and cake cutting event to commemorate the Army's 247th Birthday here June 14.
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Soldiers assigned to the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Bn. participate in an Army Birthday Run at Fort Eustis, Va. June 14.
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Rapid Support Soldiers participate in installation-wide Army Birthday Run
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"America’s Army celebrates its 247 TH...
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Birthday this year, and I could not be
more proud of what our Soldiers have
done in support of this great nation.
It is truly an honor to serve alongside
them. I am also grateful for the
commitment of our families who
support our Soldiers in defending our
country and our American way of life.
Happy Birthday, United States Army."
— GEN James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army (Photo Credit: ...) VIEW ORIGINAL
"Today’s Soldiers carry a legacy built...
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by those who served before them.
They perform above and beyond the
call of duty time and time again, overcoming
every obstacle thrown their way.
From wildfires in the Pacific Northwest
to operations in Eastern Europe – all
within an ongoing global pandemic, they
personify what it means to serve 24/7."
— Michael A. Grinston, Sergeant Major of the Army (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Gen. Paul Funk II, Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine

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Soldiers assigned to the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Bn. participate in an Army Birthday Run at Fort Eustis, Va. June 14.
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Rapid Support Soldiers joined hundreds of other service members from across Fort Eustis in a run and cake cutting event to commemorate the Army's 247th Birthday here June 14.
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Rapid Support Soldiers participate in installation-wide Army Birthday Run
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JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.— Rapid Support Soldiers joined hundreds of other service members from across Fort Eustis in a run and cake cutting event to commemorate the Army's 247th Birthday here June 14.

Gen. Paul Funk II, Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command led the 3.1 mile installation-wide run.

The 597th Transportation Brigade Commander Col. Jeremy St. Laurent and Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Skelton led the 597th Transportation Brigade.

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