The United States Army marked its own 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, during the broader America250 era.
The Continental Army was established by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence. That date is observed as the Army’s birthday and is also associated with the annual celebration of the United States Army’s founding.
The 2025 anniversary was separate from the national 250th anniversary celebrated on July 4, 2026. The Army milestone marked 250 years of the country’s land force, while America250 marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
A parade and celebration took place in the Washington, D.C., area on June 14, 2025. The date also coincided with Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, two years after the Army was created.