‘A Profoundly Challenging Year’: The US Army Celebrates 245th Birthday Amidst Riots, Pandemic

In celebration of the Army's 245th birthday, the Guam Army National Guard's oldest Soldier Col. Mike Cruz, left, and youngest Soldier Pvt. Jayton Penaflor cut the birthday cake during a ceremony at the Guam National Guard Headquarters in Barrigada June 12. JoAnna Delfin/U.S. Army National Guard

Sunday not only marked the birthday of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, it also marked the 245th birthday of the United States Army.

The theme of this year’s demarcation highlighted contributions of soldiers both past and present to inspire those yet to serve in the future.