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US Army
250th
Birthday
&
National
Day of
Honor
Flag
Raising
at the
Coleman
A. Young
Municipal
Center
in
Detroit
June 13,
2025
Join the
Detroit
– Wayne
Joint
Building
Authority
as we
proudly
celebrate
the
250th
Birthday
of the
United
States
Army
with a
special
National
Day of
Honor
Flag
Raising
at the
Coleman
A. Young
Municipal
Center.
Event
Highlights
Flag
Raising
Ceremony:
At 8:00
a.m.,
members
of the
Detroit
Public
Schools
Community
District’s
Western
High
School
JROTC
will
raise
the
American
and U.S.
Army
flags in
a moving
tribute
to the
Army’s
enduring
legacy.
A brief
program
will
follow,
commemorating
the
Army’s
rich
history
and
unwavering
commitment
to
defending
our
nation
for 250
years—one
year
older
than the
nation
itself.
Honoring
Service
&
Sacrifice:
As we
mark
this
historic
milestone,
we honor
the
generations
of
Soldiers
whose
courage
and
dedication
have
safeguarded
freedom
from the
Revolutionary
War to
today’s
global
missions.
Birthday
Celebration
at
Spirit
Plaza
After
the
ceremony,
the
celebration
continues
at
Spirit
Plaza,
where
you can:
Tour the
“American
Soldier”
Traveling
Exhibit
Explore
U.S.
Army
Vehicle
Displays
Enjoy
Family-Friendly
Games
and
Activities
This
event is
free and
open to
everyone.
Veterans
from all
branches
are
warmly
encouraged
to
attend
and be
recognized
for
their
service.
Light
refreshments
will be
provided.
Schedule
of
Events
8:00 –
8:30
a.m.:
Flag
Raising
Ceremony
& Army
Birthday
Proclamation
12:00 –
12:30
p.m.:
Army
Future
Soldier
Swear-in
& Cake
Cutting
Ceremony
8:30
a.m. –
4:00
p.m.:
Interactive
Army
Soldier
Exhibit
&
Military
Vehicle
Tours
For more
information,
please
contact:
Email:
kenneth.c.jacobs2.civ@army.mil
| Phone:
517-887-5782
Come
celebrate
the
proud
legacy
of the
United
States
Army—bring
your
family,
friends,
and
community
spirit!
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