On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and after 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George Washington, defeated the British Empire,

It's the U.S. Army's birthday. Originally created as a small force, its soldiers have played a major role in the U.S.'s growth and defense.

Millions of American soldiers have marched in military parades since the Civil War, which marked the tradition as a fundamental ritual of American unity.

Members of the APG community planted 250 black-eyed Susan flowers at the Living Legacy Forest to commemorate the Army’s

America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, wish their service a happy birthday.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Washington D.C. for the Army's 250th anniversary parade. Marching units, including soldiers in historic uniforms, paraded in front of a viewing stand filled with dignitaries,