US Army’s 250th Anniversary Celebrated in Philadelphia

The Army welcomed 250 new recruits sworn in as a symbol of its future.
US Army’s 250th Anniversary Celebrated in Philadelphia
Philadelphia hosts a three-day celebration marking the Army’s 250th anniversary, culminating in a series of family-friendly events and ceremonies at Independence Mall on June 14, 2025. Frank Liang/The Epoch Times
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Philadelphia, the historic birthplace of the United States Army, hosted a three-day celebration marking the Army’s 250th anniversary, culminating in a series of family-friendly events and ceremonies at Independence Mall on Saturday, June 14.

Organized by the Penn & Franklin Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, the festivities honored the Army’s enduring legacy while welcoming 250 new recruits sworn in as a symbol of its future.