Which U.S. military branch marked its 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in events tied to America250?

The United States Army marked its 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in events tied to America250.

The Army traces its establishment to June 14, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. That date is also observed annually as the Army’s birthday. The 2025 anniversary therefore came one year before the nation’s July 4, 2026 semiquincentennial.

A major 250th-birthday parade took place in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The event included soldiers, vehicles, aircraft, historical formations, musical performances, and a celebration on the National Mall. It was described as an early or “soft launch” of broader anniversary festivities.

The Army’s anniversary is separate from the national anniversary commemorated by America250. The Army was established in 1775, while the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026 is centered on the Declaration of Independence adopted in 1776.