This Day in US Military History EXTRA--Army Birthday

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:11:45 -0400

1775 – The U.S. Army was founded when the Continental Congress first authorized the muster of troops under its sponsorship.

Also the birth of the Infantry Branch. Ten companies of riflemen were authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. However, the oldest Regular Army infantry regiment, the 3d, was constituted on June 3, 1784, as the First American Regiment.

http://www.army.mil/birthday/

The 240th United States Army Birthday

The United States Army celebrates its 240th birthday. News, images, videos, career information, and links to other Army and Department of Defense sites

Response by CH (COL) Geoff Bailey made Jun 14 at 2015 10:13 AM

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:13:04 -0400

Happy birthday!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 14 at 2015 1:49 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 13:49:49 -0400

1SG Private RallyPoint Member, congratulations on your promotion! Well deserved!
I celebrated the birthday of the Army and Flag Day with my good friend, COL(ret) Charles Keith, USA! Here we are with our celebratory toast (morning coffee only)!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jun 14 at 2015 4:05 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 16:05:16 -0400

Respect! Someone save me a piece of cake. Happy 240th Birthday, Army. You don't look a day over 200.