On this day in 1775, Congress establishes the Continental Army to defend the 13 Colonies. Before finally being disbanded in 1783, it will reach a peak strength of 80,000 men. pic.twitter.com/5u5BhZ3GWg
— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) June 14, 2025
🎉 250 Years Strong! 🇺🇸
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) June 14, 2025
Today, we celebrate 250 years of courage, commitment, and sacrifice. From 1775 to 2025, the U.S. Army has stood ready to defend freedom, at home and around the world.
Today we honor the legacy of the Soldiers who came before and the next generation who… pic.twitter.com/rDqV5BQd6f
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