ASC kicks off Army Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony

By Tyrese Lane, ASC Public AffairsJune 16, 2026

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - On June 1, Army Sustainment Command Civilians and leaders come together at Heritage Hall for a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Army's birthday.

ASC Kicks-Off Army Heritage Month Cake Cutting Ceremony
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lynda Armer, executive director of U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, and Cpl. Jada Eggelletion, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, join Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley, commanding general, ASC, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman, ASC command sergeant major, in a cake-cutting ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, June 1. This act symbolizes a long-standing tradition to kick off Army Heritage Month, honoring the longest-serving Army Civilian and junior Army Soldier. (Photo Credit: Capt. Tyrese Lane) VIEW ORIGINAL
ASC Kicks-Off Army Heritage Month Cake Cutting Ceremony
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Leaders from U.S. Army Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, Joint Munitions Command, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, and First Army, gather following the signing of the Army Heritage Month proclamation at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. June 1. (Photo Credit: Capt. Tyrese Lane) VIEW ORIGINAL
ASC Kicks-Off Army Heritage Month Cake Cutting Ceremony
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley, commanding general, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, delivers remarks during the Army Heritage Month proclamation and cake-cutting ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, June 1. The ceremony brought together Soldiers, Civilians, Families, and community members from across the installation to celebrate the Army's history and traditions. (Photo Credit: Capt. Tyrese Lane) VIEW ORIGINAL