Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates once-in-a-lifetime milestone with fitness challenges, festivities
By: America’s First Corps Public Affairs Office
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The thunder of “Hooah!” echoed across Joint Base Lewis-McChord on June 18th as America’s First Corps celebrated the U.S. Army’s extraordinary 250th Birthday milestone with a series of events that brought together military personnel, community partners, and distinguished guests.
The day began with a morning run around the installation led by I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, symbolizing the leadership and esprit de corps that has defined the Army for two and a half centuries.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be...
06.19.2025 | JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US |
Story by Lt. Col. Jennifer Bocanegra
