Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Army

If it feels like the U.S. Army has always been there, that’s because it has. The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775 – more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed. That makes it the oldest U.S. institution.

While regional skirmishes with the British were already underway, the Continental Congress decided in May of 1775 to create a united force to fight for all 13 colonies. It began with a June 14 resolution creating 10 companies of expert riflemen. Today, nearly 450,000 people are serving on active duty in the U.S Army, along with almost 500,000 reservists and hundreds of thousands of civilian employees. 

The U.S. Army will celebrate its long history of service from June 7-14. 

250th Birthday Events

The celebration kicks off on June 7, with free admission to a new exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army. The exhibit, called “Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War,” will include rare artifacts from the original colonies. 

On June 11 there will be a special Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo event at Summerall Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. The pre-show starts at 6:30 p.m. You can also watch the event via livestream on various social media platforms. 

There are several Birthday-related runs scheduled around the country, including a 5k at Fort Meade on June 7, an Army Birthday run/walk at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on June 13, an Army Birthday Bash 8k at Fort Knox on June 14, and a virtual 5/10k on June 14. For events near you, check your local Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) site.

June 13 is Army Day with the Washington Nationals, starting at 6:45 p.m. 

Multiple events will occur on June 14–the 250th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Army. These include: 

• The Army Birthday Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery at 8:15 a.m.
• The Army Fitness event at 9:30 a.m.
• The Army Birthday Festival, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the National Mall
• The Army Birthday Parade at 6:30 p.m.

The festival will include military demonstrations, equipment displays and a cake-cutting ceremony and will include attendees from the NFL, Army Astronauts, and Medal of Honor Recipients. There will be live music. The parade will feature more than 6,000 soldiers in uniforms spanning much of the Army’s history, army equipment and flyovers. 

Supporting Those Who Served

In honor of this birthday milestone, we’re proud to highlight our ongoing partnership with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Through this collaboration, we’re helping ensure that the soldiers who gave so much are supported well beyond their time in service. One way we do that is with our Veterans Disability Screener, a simple, confidential tool that allows AUSA members to quickly find out if they may qualify for up to $4,018 per month in VA disability benefits.

If you’re an AUSA member or know someone who is, it only takes a few minutes to check eligibility. Learn more when you CLICK HERE.

Honoring the Army’s Milestone with AUSA

We’re honored to be featured in the June 2025 issue of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) magazine. This special edition highlights the legacy of bravery, sacrifice, and service that has defined the Army for two and a half centuries, and we’re proud to stand alongside that story.

Veterans Help Group Proudly Wishes the U.S. Army a Happy Birthday

At Veterans Help Group, we have the greatest respect for the men and women who have served our country, from its earliest days through the present. We are proud to be able to assist our veterans in securing the VA disability benefits and other benefits they and their families are entitled to. If you are considering filing a VA disability claim, have been denied VA disability benefits, or just want to find out whether you might qualify for benefits, call us today at 855-855-8992 or CLICK HERE now for a FREE consultation.

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