JUNE 16, 2026 – State and city officials, senior military leaders, and civilian partners helped the U.S. Army celebrate its 251st birthday June 14 with the unveiling of the service’s birthplace historic marker here. This new marker, located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Gandara
JUNE 15, 2026 - Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants. However, his bravery and selflessness earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor — nearly 70 years after he sacrificed himself to save his battle buddies. Gandara was born to Jose Melendez and Ramona … [Read more...]
Fort Gordon Celebrates Army Birthday with Spirited Run
JUNE 15, 2026 - Fort Gordon marked the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday in true Army fashion on Friday, June 12, with a spirited installation-wide run under the theme “This We’ll Defend.” The event brought together Soldiers from every unit and military service on post, from Advanced Individual Training students to seasoned Cyberwarfare professionals, in a powerful display of unity … [Read more...]
National Guard Marks Army’s 251st Birthday
JUNE 15, 2026 — A 60-year-old Army Guard warrant officer with 40 years of service, and a 17-year-old high school junior who enlisted in April, celebrated the Army’s 251st birthday during a June 12, 2026, cake-cutting ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 William J. Solmo, New York’s command … [Read more...]
Cavalry Regiment Prepares for Final Transformation
JUNE 15, 2026 - Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, demonstrated the Army's commitment to transformation, readiness and joint lethality during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2, June 10. Led by Army Lt. Col. Bryson Shipman, the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment executed a complex joint … [Read more...]