JUNE 16, 2025 - Over the skies of the South Pacific, Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Raymond Sarnoski gave his life to keep his aircrew safe during a dangerous World War II reconnaissance mission. That aircrew became one of the most decorated in history, and Sarnoski posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions. Sarnoski was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Simpson, … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2025 – If you're going to throw a 250th birthday party, make it count, and make it historic. That’s exactly what happened June 14, when U.S. Army Garrison Poland and the City of Bolesławiec came together to celebrate the Army’s big day with music, laughter, pie-in-the-face shenanigans, and a town square sizzling with delight. But this wasn’t just any Army event. It … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2025 — The U.S. Army marked a historic milestone in 2025 as it celebrated its 250th birthday, and U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) led the way in the Pacific theater with a week of events designed to honor the past, inspire the present, and shape the future of the Army. From June 8 to 14, USARPAC hosted Army Heritage Week. This public celebration offered a rare … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2025 - On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday. Its Army, however, is one year older than the nation’s founding. Following the April 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams and other members of the Second Continental Congress called for the “nationalization” of the various New England militia units … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2025 - The public is invited to the celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday on June 14, 2025. The festival is at the National Mall in Washington D.C. and begins with an Army Fitness competition at 9:30 a.m. Festival exhibits open at 11 a.m. The festival will provide opportunities to interact with Soldiers, Army astronauts, NFL representatives, and Medal of Honor … [Read more...]