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Celebrating the U.S. Army

The U.S. Army traces its origins to June 14, 1775.  That’s when the Continental Congress created the Continental Army to fight in the American Revolutionary War. After independence, that force evolved into today’s U.S. Army—who just celebrated its 250^th birthday.  What better time to celebrate our great army than during the year we celebrate the United States 250^th Birthday! The fantastic National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir cannot be missed.  This impressive museum honors the United States Soldier – past, present, and future – and provides an interactive educational experience explaining the Army’s role in creating and defending our nation.  Explore the many galleries, including a new exhibit called “Call to Arms”, curated specifically to commemorate the 250^th anniversary of the American Revolution.  Step inside their 300-degree theatre for the 12-minute film “Of Noble Deeds” that explores what it means to truly be an American Soldier.  A buffet late lunch/early dinner is included at the museum.

Travel a short distance into Arlington, VA for the Army’s Twilight Tattoo, an action-packed military pageant performed on select Wednesdays in the summer at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, an Army post adjacent to Arlington Cemetery.  The show features Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s ceremonial units, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band’s "Pershing's Own." The Twilight Tattoo is a time-honored tradition that provides a glimpse into history through the eyes of the American Soldier. The hour-long show demonstrates that U.S. Army history is America's history.