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Video by Dan Robinson, Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Henderson, Spc. John Garcia, Spc. David Carvajal

Army 249th Birthday Highlights

Army Multimedia and Visual Information Division

June 15, 2024 | 1:48

The United States Army's 249th birthday celebration event. The Army Birthday Festival was held at the National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Va., June 15, 2024. The event commemorated the legacy of the U.S. Army, established June 14, 1775, and celebrated 249 years of Soldiers turning obstacles into possibilities, “Honoring the Past and Defending the Future.” (U.S. Army video by Dan Robinson)