Happy 243rd Birthday to the U.S. ARMY!
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Not only is today Flag Day, it's the Army's Birthday!!!
The Army is celebrating its 243rd birthday today, in 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.
Today, the Army has about 467,000 active duty soldiers, with another 343,000 in the U.S. Army National Guard and 206,000 in the Army Reserves.
The Army's birthday is marked with celebrations, military balls and traditional cake cutting ceremonies held at military bases and communities across the country and at overseas installations.
I am a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army! Hoowaahh!
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