Updated: June 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Army 250th: Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony held in Arlington (8 images)
By Wade Sheridan
A Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony was held in honor of the Army's 250th Birthday at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Saturday. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll attended the event and placed the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an Army Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony in honor of the Army's 250th Birthday at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on June 14, 2025. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI
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Later today, the Army will celebrate their 250th birthday, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday, with a parade featuring Army equipment, flyovers, fireworks and 6,600 veterans and active soldiers. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI
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Left to right, Driscoll, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer and Commanding General of the Joint Task-Force National Capital Region Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp participate in the ceremony. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI
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