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As the Army celebrates its 250th birthday, officials say the military’s apolitical nature is at risk
As the US Army prepares for its 250th birthday celebration with a major parade of military hardware in Washington, DC, which just happens to coincide with President Donald’s Trumps birthday, former officials are growing increasingly concerned about how the military is being pulled into the political arena by the Trump administration,
Thousands of people flocked to the nation’s capital Saturday for a Washington-wide celebration to honor the Army’s 250th birthday. The festival at the National Mall included more than three dozen interactive booths,
At least one member of Heather Shreve’s family has continuously served in the U.S. Army, since its inception in 1775 —and as the Army celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, Shreve said
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll presented a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to begin a day of festivities for the Army's 250th birthday.
Flag Day is on June 14 every year. In 2025, Flag Day is on Saturday. The United States Army is celebrating 's 250th birthday is Saturday, June 14, 2025 − which is the same day as Flag Day. On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes.
Just four months ago, the Fox News host Steve Doocy gave a social-media send-off to his young producer Ariel Abergel, who had announced that he was leaving the network. Alongside a montage of the two traveling through Iowa, Doocy reminisced about their three years together and affectionately razzed Abergel as “Ari the driver.”
The Army plans an elaborate display of armor, artillery and aircraft for its 250th anniversary parade June 14.
The 250th Army Birthday Celebration planned for the Lawton Fort Sill community has been canceled. According to officials with the City of Lawton and Fort Sill, the decision was made after discussion with the Lawton Police Department due to what officials call “credible security threats amid planned protests.