Manhattan, NY 10036
USA
The U.S. Army Celebrates 240th Birthday in New York City in Times Square
Friday, June 12
Gen. Ray T. Odierno, 38th Chief of Staff of the Army, will host the 240th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration in Times Square, New York City.
Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) elite units – The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, The U.S. Army Drill Team; Soldier-musicians from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Downrange, and the U.S. Military Academy West Point Band will rekindle the patriotic spirit with musical performances and demonstrations.
* All events are FREE and open to the public.
9:45 – 10:29 am
Military Island, Times Square, New York, NY
(7th Ave. and West 44th Street)
Pre-show music performed by The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” Downrange.
Presentation of Proclamation; Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Loree Sutton, M.D., New York City Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs commissioner, presents the New York City proclamation, declaring June 12 “United States Army Day” in the City of New York.
Future Soldier Swearing-In ceremony; 100 young men and women from the New York area will enlist in the Army.
Official birthday cake-cutting ceremony; cake provided by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, Carlo’s Bakery.
The Army Song
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Patriotic Performance **
United States Military Academy West Point Band
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps
The United States Army Drill Team
New York City Fire Department Pipes and Drums
The U.S. Army Band Downrange
** Patriotic Performances will rotate continuously between the elite elements.
