The U.S. Army was established by an act of the Continental Congress on 17 JUNE 1775. The U.S. Army Medical Command was established on 27 JULY 1775. In recognition of the 250th birthday of the Army Medical Command which will be 27 JULY 2025, we will highlight the proud history of Army Medicine.
On June 6, 1944 the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This assault led to France’s liberation from the German military and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded.
The South Carolina National Guard will host a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another, ensuring a smooth continuation of operations. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. During The...
After 42 years of dedicated service to the South Carolina National Guard, the state of South Carolina, and nation, Major General R. Van McCarty will retire, marking the culmination of a distinguished career of leadership and unwavering commitment. A formal retirement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center.
Soldiers of XVIII Airborne Corps Re-enlist at the Daytona 500.
The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed live military event featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s ceremonial units, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." The show features performances by The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, The U.S. Army Old Guard...
U.S. and Allied military personnel will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Operation Market Garden, in the Netherlands, one of the largest Allied operations of World War II, connecting the strength of the Alliance and dedicated resolve during WWII to NATO strength and unity today. Eighty-one years later, the bravery and heroism of all Allies during World War II continues to resonate with U.S....
The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies.
