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Spectators watch as helicopters, including CH-47 Chinnok aircraft, are flown as part of a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025.

The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.

The next day, June 15, the same body voted to name George Washington head of the new Continental Army. After the infantry, more parts of the Continental Army were formed.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, festivities followed by a major military parade will happen on June 14 in Washington D.C. The Continental Congress voted to create the ...

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, festivities followed by a major military parade will happen on June 14 in Washington D.C. The Continental Congress voted to create the ...