Army 250 Eve
Here's what's happening across the nation for Army 250
We’re five days out from the Army’s 250th birthday, the moment we have all been waiting for. We’ve got stamps. We’ve got coins. And most importantly, we have an amazing array of in-person and virtual events across the country.
Source: Army.
This week in lieu of an essay, I’m providing a roll-up of Army 250 events. I will pick up normal writing next week (more on this at the end). Hopefully you can attend or watch one or more of the events listed below. If there is not an event within driving distance from you, consider hosting an event! Everyone can celebrate Army 250. If you need suggestions on how to host an Army event, please email me (dan@army250.us) and I am happy to help!
Army 250 Week
Source: Army.
The Army put out a helpful guide to a series of formal events this week. The list shown below includes these events as well as others I found online. The American Legion also has on its website a great list of activities.
June 9
National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA): NMUSA’s brand new special exhibition, “CALL TO ARMS: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War” is now on display. This includes a rare collection of Revolutionary War artifacts and stories of our nation’s first soldiers. It will run through June 2027.
June 10
Army 250 celebration U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea.
June 11
Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
June 12
Fairways to Freedom event, Ruggles Golf Course, Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Army 250 celebration at The Great American Beer Hall, Medford, Massachusetts.
June 13
Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 250th birthday commemoration, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AUSA is hosting a celebration starting on June 13 and running through June 15.
Army birthday run (7am )at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
U.S. Mint will announce the Army coin.
Fort Gregg-Adams Museum Enclave—this event includes the Army Quartermaster Museum, the Army Women's Museum, and the Ordnance Training Support Facility. (Note: this and many other events are listed on the website of VA250, Virginia’s 250th Commission.)
Richmond, Virginia Army 250 birthday celebration (also on June 14 and 15).
Detroit, Michigan Army 250 birthday celebration (AUSA).
June 14
Army birthday festivities will be livestreamed at https://www.dvidshub.net.
Here is a rundown of the June 14 celebrations in and around Washington DC:
8:15 a.m. - The day will begin with the Army Birthday Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery and will be livestreamed from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
9:30 a.m. –Fourteen (14) teams of soldiers will compete in an Army Fitness Competition on the National Mall in D.C.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Army Festival – a free and family friendly Army festival at the National Mall; it will include musical performances from Noah Hicks, DJ Nyla/Stage Flip, and Scotty Hasting; Army demonstrations, activities for kids and equipment displays; and, opportunities to interact with NFL representatives, Army Astronauts, soldiers and Medal of Honor recipients.
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The parade – The 90-minute parade will take place on Constitution Avenue Northwest between 15th Street and 23rd Streets and will include: approximately 6,600 soldiers with participants from all the Army’s Divisions and representation from the National Guard and Army Reserve, Special Operations Command, United Stated Military Academy and Reserve Officer Training Corps. Due to security screening requirements, please plan to arrive early. NO one will be turned away even if they do not pre-register. Non-registrants will undergo additional screening at festival entrance. Public RSVP: REGISTER HERE and Media Credential Request: There will be a designated media riser for a limited number of credentialed outlets. Members of the media can request credentials using link: REGISTER HERE. All requests must be submitted by Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT.
8:30 p.m. (Approximately)– The President of the United States will oversee an Enlistment/Reenlistment Ceremony & Golden Knights Jump at the Ellipse, with Flag Hand-Off Presentation.
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Special live broadcast activities at the Ellipse fFireworks and entertainment).
Other activities on June 14 include:
Army birthday dinner - Army Heritage Center Foundation, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Event in Carson City, Nevada.
Army birthday celebration at The General George Patton Museum of Leadership, Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Army 250 celebration in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Other Events
Events in Bavaria Germany.
June 18 Army 250 celebration at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
June 28 birthday celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana (AUSA).
A Cool Thing
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett organized a multi-day, 250 mile ruck march to honor the Army’s 250th.
What’s Next for Army 250
The Army is celebrating its 250th from 2025 through 2033, the end of the Revolutionary War, so I will continue to do so as well. I will continue to write on the relationship between the Army and American culture and society, and explore related topics of civic culture and military history. I will also try to highlight interesting events tied to America’s 250th as we approach 2026.
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Additional Resources:
The Army has an official Army 250 site where you can explore an interactive timeline and read about the wide array of Army 250 events.
The Defense Visual Information Distributions Systems (DVIDS) has as great site up where you can track and follow Army 250 events.