The U.S. Army has upheld this legacy for 250 years, and we will carry this legacy into the future.” The festival was a historic event that showcased the Army’s strength, heritage, and unity.

Brig. Gen. James Dooghan, incoming commander of U.S. Army Japan, embraces his predecessor, Maj. Gen. Dave Womack, during their change-of-command ceremony at Camp Zama, near Tokyo, June 17, 2025.

Saturday’s military parade, which celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and was held on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, featured fireworks, tanks, military flyovers and a ...

Officially, the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary military parade through Washington was meant to be a straightforward celebration of the service’s history.