Military and civilian community members gather for the U.S. Army's 251st anniversary celebration at Camp Darby, Italy, June 10, 2026. The event featured World War I and World War II reenactors, vintage military vehicles, and an exhibition of historical weapons and uniforms.
(U.S. Army video by Vincenzo Vitiello)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ross M. Hertlein, left, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, representing the oldest Soldier present, and Pvt. Justin Steele, assigned to the 529th Military Police Company, representing the youngest, cut the traditional cake during the U.S. Army's 251st anniversary celebration at Camp Darby, Italy, June 10, 2026. The joint cutting of the cake symbolizes the Army's continuity from its founding on June 14, 1775, to the present. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)
