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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

U.S. Army soldiers gather in front of the Ultimate Weapon Statue to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The monument is an ode to the dedication and sacrifice of the Soldier. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Neira-Avila and Richard Miller, 174th Infantry Brigade Deputy Chief of Training, makes the first cut of the birthday cake at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. Traditionally, the youngest and oldest soldiers are selected to cut the cake together

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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Neira-Avila and Richard Miller, 174th Infantry Brigade Deputy Chief of Training, makes the first cut of the birthday cake at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. Traditionally, the youngest and oldest soldiers are selected to cut the cake together

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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

U.S. Army Soldiers stand in formation awaiting the start of the Army birthday cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. A sword is traditionally used to cut the cake during the ceremony and symbolizes the link to the Army's past and future.

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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

U.S. Army Soldiers from Army Support Activity Fort Dix gathered to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The commemoration included a traditional cake-cutting and concluded with the Army song.

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Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

Published June 14, 2021
By Senior Airman Shay Stuart
87th Public Affairs

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ -- U.S. Army soldiers gather in front of the Ultimate Weapon Statue to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The monument is an ode to the dedication and sacrifice of the Soldier. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)