Senior Army Leaders along with Army military, Civilians, and family members participate in the historic Army 250th Birthday Fun Run/Walk at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, June 13, 2025. Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Sergeant Major of the Army participate.

Fort Gregg-Adams opened its Museum Enclave June 13, 2025, making public access easier to its world-class Army museums. The installation continues planning for a Defense Community Enclave that will feature public and private investment to increase military readiness and quality of life.

Fort McCoy Deputy to the Garrison Commander Cameron Cantlon gives opening remarks June 13, 2025, during the 2025 Army Birthday Celebration at Fort McCoy, Wis. The post celebrated the Army’s 250th Birthday with a morning run and a free lunch for the post community. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Students from Copenhagen Central School toured a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter at their local school provided by 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), in Copenhagen, New York, June 13, 2025. 10th CAB held this engagement for the students in honor of Flag Day, furthering building relations and strengthening engagement between the two communities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney)

Army Birthday Run B-Roll

Army Birthday Run B-Roll

On this AFN Europe Report: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy by delivering a speech at the Normandy American Cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2025. U.S. Army and allied paratroopers performed a commemoration jump in honor of the 81st anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, June 8, 2025 (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner).

Army Birthday Run B-Roll

On this edition of 'Wyvern 1 Radio' Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Lopez, 31st Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, discuss upcoming events at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 13, 2025. Throughout the segment, Diers and Lopez touched on the 57 th Rescue squadron’s training with the Swedish Air Force, Summer Dorm Bash, and the Ciao Board Meeting. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Parker Dummer)

Army Birthday Run B-Roll

Fort Leonard Wood concluded its 250-mile Army birthday relay this morning with a 3-mile division-style run. More than 6,000 service members participated in the run in celebration of the Army's 250th birthday.

Fort Leonard Wood concluded its 250-mile Army birthday relay this morning with a 3-mile division-style run. More than 6,000 service members participated in the run in celebration of the Army's 250th birthday.

U.S. Army conducts final preparations, June 13, 2025, to take part in the upcoming parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Army, June 14, 2025, in Washington D.C. During the day, the Army will present a full, interactive display on the National Mall, transitioning to a parade showcasing the history of the Army, flyovers, and a Golden Knights parachute demonstration at the White House Ellipse. The day will end with a concert and fireworks display. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Rebeca Soria)

U.S. Army Soldiers from America’s First Corps participate in a 12-mile ruck march as a part of the 2025 I Corps Best Squad Competition, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 13, 2025. The Best Squad Competition recognizes the most elite squads, comprised of Soldiers who demonstrate the highest level of esprit de corps and showcase proficiency in warrior combat skills. (U.S. Army video By Sgt. Kai Rodriguez)

Senior Army Leaders along with Army military, Civilians, and family members participate in the historic Army 250th Birthday Fun Run/Walk at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, June 13, 2025. Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Sergeant Major of the Army participate.

Senior Army Leaders along with Army military, Civilians, and family members participate in the historic Army 250th Birthday Fun Run/Walk at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, June 13, 2025.

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 conduct a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Michael J. Souza to Lt. Col. Keenan J. Chirhart. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewsk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, hosted a dedication ceremony for three new hydrographic survey vessels named in honor of three local fallen U.S. Army Soldiers: Sgt. 1st Class John C. Beale, Sgt. Tyrone Lanard Chisholm, and Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright. The vessels will serve a crucial role throughout the Savannah District’s area of responsibility, which includes major waterways like the Savannah Harbor, the third busiest container port in the U.S.; the Brunswick Harbor, the nation’s largest roll-on/roll-off port; and the 161-mile stretch of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway along Georgia’s coast.

Miami Marlins Pitcher Tyler Philips and his team visited the pentagon, July 12, 2025, where Philips provided a brief history of his military appreciation and family ties.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrew B. Stone, the Ohio National Guard's Special Troop Command (Provisional), currently serves as the Ohio National Guard's director of joint strategic plans, policy, and international affairs, visits Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment during room-clearing readiness training, Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 12, 2025. During his visit, he observed the training and spoke with Hungarian leaders. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance trough large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. Shot List: 00;05;00- Title Card 00;05;01-00;58;04- Brig. Gen. Stone interacts with Soldier from 2nd Cavalry Regiment and a Hungarian leader END

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 7th Engineer Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, conduct a wet gap crossing for exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Frecatei, Romania, June 12, 2025. Saber Guardian 25 is an exercise co-led by the Romanian Joint Force Command and U.S. Army Europe that is designed to improve the integration of multinational combat forces and interoperability, enabling Allies and forces to operate together, allowing them to communicate more effectively through shared procedures creating war ready Soldiers ready to defend on any front. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Engineer Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, rehearse wet gap crossing for Saber Guardian 25 on June 12, 2025, in Frecatei, Romania. Exercises like this allow U.S. Army to operate at new ports while also rehearsing the deployment and integration of U.S. military combat equipment throughout Europe, ensuring that the U.S. Army is ready at all times to support and defend NATO allies and partner forces across all domains. (U.S. Army Video Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery) SHOTLIST: 00;00;05;00-00;00;36;16- ROMANIAN TRANSPORTOR AMFIBIU BLINDAT CROSSES THE WATER TO ENGAGE WITH SIMULATED OPPOSING FORCES ON THE OTHER SIDE 00;00;36;17-00;01;11;13- U.S. SOLDIERS PREPARE TO AND RAFT ITALIAN T55 TANKS ACROSS THE WATER. 00;01;11;14-00;02;21;04- DRONE FOOTAGE OF THE WET GAP CROSSING REHEARSAL

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 12, 2025) Capt. Charles Chmielak relieved Capt. Teague Suarez as the commanding officer of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, during a change of command ceremony, June 12, 2025. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Drace Wilson)

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Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu at the Department of State.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct room clearing readiness training on “Little Moscow” as part of Saber Guardian 25, Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 25, 2025. The training prepared troops for urban maneuver and room-clearing operations during Saber Guardian 25, a multinational exercise with Allied forces. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance trough large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. Shot list: 00;05;00- Title Card 00;05;01-00;16;29- Soldier apply face paint 00;16;30-02;50;16- Sp;diers conduct room clearing training END

United States Europe and Africa hosted a ceremony celebrating not only the 250th Birthday of the United States Army but also those nations who helped us during the Revolutionary War on June 12, 2025 on Clay Kaserne, Germany.

The Mana O Ke Koa Award, which translates to “Spirit of the Warrior,” is presented to leaders who exemplify warrior ethos through service, community building, and steadfast support to Soldiers, veterans, and families. This year’s recipient, MG (Ret.) Suzanne Vares-Lum, a Native Hawaiian and the first woman of Native Hawaiian descent to attain the rank of major general in the U.S. Army, was recognized for her 34 years of distinguished service across the Active Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve. Following her military retirement, she continued to serve by promoting partnerships and understanding across the Indo-Pacific region through diplomacy, education, and strategic leadership. Gen. Ronald P. Clark described Vares-Lum as a “community builder” and “comrade in arms” whose enduring leadership continues to strengthen the bond between the Army and the Hawaiian community. As MG Vares-Lum stated, “The most important part of our capability isn’t gear—it’s people.”

Robert Irvine, chef and television personality, tours the Regional Office Building housing over 4,500 Soldiers in Washington D.C., June 8th, 2025. He visited to meet with personnel and learn more about the support operations for the 250th Army Birthday Parade. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sladek)