The Army had a range of events this week to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the service, culminating with Saturday night’s parade that coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
The Army had a range of events this week to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the service, culminating with Saturday night’s parade that coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
As Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, flanked by other service leaders, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, veteran Kevin Allen Ake raised an arm to his forehead in salute.
USNORTHCOM said its call for increased security measures is based on world events and the command is not aware of any specific threats to installations. The directive comes as protests are expected across the United States.