Army celebrates its 236th birthday with a lineup of events in the National Capitol Region

By U.S. ArmyJune 13, 2011

The 236th United States Army Birthday
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May 12, 2011

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Army Birthday Ball (tickets required)

Reception begins at 5 p.m.

Doors open for dinner seating at 6 p.m.

Dinner program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Gaylord National Convention Center

For more information visit https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/606311 (AKO log-in required)

Tuesday, June 14

Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Ceremony begins at 8 a.m.

Arlington National Cemetery

Pentagon Cake Cutting

Begins at 11 a.m.

Pentagon Courtyard

Capitol Hill Cake Cutting

Begins at 5:30 p.m.

Capitol Visitor Center Atrium

Wednesday, June 15

Twilight Tattoo and Reception

Reception begins at 6 p.m.; Twilight Tattoo begins at 7:15 p.m.

Whipple Field

(In case of rain, event will be at Conmy Hall)

Friday, June 17

Army Run

Begins at 7 a.m.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Stay tuned to www.army.mil/birthday to catch coverage of Army Birthday events.

Related Links:

The 236th Army Birthday website

Army Birthday Ball (AKO login required)