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In honor of the Army's 250 birthday, Veterans and the public in the National Capital Region are invited to attend the free festival and parade.

America250 wants you to share your story. We want to hear the story of your service and your reflections on our nation’s past, present and future. 

Today's America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay honors Army Veteran Clifford Sims, who was posthumously the Medal of Honor.

Today’s America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gen. Philip Sheridan, a commander in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Today's America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Thomas Jackson Rodman, who served in the Civil War.

Today’s America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Wade Haislip, who served as a commander in World War II and later as vice chief of staff of the Army.

Today's America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John J. Pershing, who became General of the Armies of the United States, the highest rank possible for any member of the United States Armed Forces.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Gary Beikirch, a Medal of Honor recipient who risked his life to save others in Vietnam as a combat medic.

This week's @America250 salute is Army Veteran Van Barfoot, who received the Medal of Honor during WWII.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Norman Kleiss, who served as a dive bomber pilot during the Battle of Midway and World War II.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Benjamin O. Davis Sr., who was the first African American to become a general in the Army.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Herbert V. Wiley, who served on rigid airships before commanding USS West Virginia during World War II.