Before the American colonies even made their declaration
Before the American colonies even made their declaration of independence, the Second Continental Congress gathered together in Philadelphia 239 years ago to formally create a standing Army. Now the Army is more... More
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) celebrates
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) celebrates its 239th birthday during the Army Birthday Ball held at National Harbor, Md., June 21, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Courtney Ropp/Released)
Col. Lange, U.S. Army Alaska deputy commander, leads
Col. Lange, U.S. Army Alaska deputy commander, leads the traditional toast to the state of Alaska with the more than Soldiers and family members attending the U.S. Army Alaska’s celebration of the Army’s 239th ... More
Hank Minitrez, Army G-1, Public Affairs Office, and
Hank Minitrez, Army G-1, Public Affairs Office, and Sgt. Theresa Vail, Kansas Army National Guard emcee the 239th Army Birthday Ball held at National Harbor, Md., June 21, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Courtne... More
U.S. Army Alaska Commanding General Maj. Gen. Michael
U.S. Army Alaska Commanding General Maj. Gen. Michael Shields and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gardner along with Staff Sgt. Adam White, U.S. Army Alaska Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and Pfc. Bryant Sheehy, ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, Deputy Chief of
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, Deputy Chief of Staff G-4, hosts the 239th Army Birthday Ball held at National Harbor, Md., June 21, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Courtney Ropp/Released)
Command Sgt.Maj. Ronaldo Jordan, with 6th Engineer
Command Sgt.Maj. Ronaldo Jordan, with 6th Engineer Battalion, shows off some of his dance moves at the Captain Cook hotel in Anchorage, June 20, 2014, as U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers, family and friends celebrate ... More
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army, John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler cut the birthday cake during the 239th Army Birthday Ball held at National Har... More