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    246TH U.S. ARMY BIRTHDAY

    246th U.S. Army Birthday

    246th U.S. Army Birthday    

    The Headquarters Department of the Army celebrates 246 years of courage from our soldiers. For the entire month of June, we will highlight the courage, dedication, sacrifices and accomplishments of our soldiers, family members, veterans, and civilians. This page was created to capture the events encompassing the Army's heritage and its birthday. This year's focus is People First and the theme is: Honoring the Courage of the American Soldier.

    16 Featured Videos

    Army Heritage Month

    Army Heritage Month
    06.18.24 | Calvin Reimold | USARC
    June is Army Heritage Month, the same month as the Army birthday. The purpose is to acknowledge and learn about the different cultures, religious...
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    32 Featured Images

    Army 250 Banner X

    Army 250 Banner X
    03.20.25 | Romer Garcia | DMD
    U.S. Army Birthday Graphic X (U.S. Army photo illustration ) (Army 250th Birthday logo was added to the bottom right hand of the frame.)
    Army 250 Banner Youtube

    Army 250 Banner Youtube
    03.20.25 | Romer Garcia | DMD
    U.S. Army Birthday Graphic Youtube (U.S. Army photo illustration ) (Army 250th Birthday logo was added to the bottom right hand of the frame.)
    SETAF-AF holds Army Heritage Run

    SETAF-AF holds Army Heritage Run
    06.18.24 | SGT Alisha Grezlik | SETAF-AF
    Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, opens the ceremony for the Army Heritage...
    SETAF-AF holds Army Heritage Run

    SETAF-AF holds Army Heritage Run
    06.18.24 | SPC Christopher Sanchez | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Soldiers from the Vicenza military community (VMC) participate in the Army Heritage run at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, June 18,...
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    4 Featured Stories

    This We'll Defend: The Army's defining motto
    03.20.25 | Courtesy Story | FJPAO
    First adopted by the War Office of the Continental Army, This We’ll Defend has been the U.S. Army’s defining motto since 1778. More than just words, it encapsulates the Army’s enduring mission: to safeguard the nation, protect its citizenry, and uphold its values.
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    5 Featured Graphics

    Army 250 Facebook Banner

    Army 250 Facebook Banner
    03.27.25 | Romer Garcia | DMD
    U.S. Army Birthday Graphic Facebook (U.S. Army photo illustration ) (Army 250th Birthday logo was added to the bottom right hand of the frame.)
    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic

    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic
    06.13.24 | SPC Ashley Xie | 22MPAD
    Graphic Illustration created using Adobe Photoshop for the U.S. Army's 249th Birthday at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, June 12, 2024. The...
    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic

    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic
    06.13.24 | SPC Ashley Xie | 22MPAD
    Graphic Illustration created using Adobe Photoshop for the U.S. Army's 249th Birthday at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, June 12, 2024. The...
    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic

    U.S. Army 249th Birthday Graphic
    06.13.24 | SPC Ashley Xie | 22MPAD
    Graphic Illustration created using Adobe Photoshop for the U.S. Army's 249th Birthday at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, June 12, 2024. The...
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