The U.S. Army marked its 240th birthday with solemn ceremonies, plenty of cake and dancing, a fun run and more during two weeks of festivities. The Second Conti...
Army Secretary John M. McHugh lays a wreath at George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon on June 9, 2015 to mark the Army's 240th birthday. The Second Continental Congress created a standing army on June 14, 1775. The next day, it elected Washington to be the first commander.