President Donald Trump praised the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” at the conclusion of a grand display of military might in the nation’s capital Saturday as the Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a parade.

The United States Army parachute team, the Golden KNights, descend on the military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025, President Trump’s birthday. Courtesy: America250

The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., today, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.

Watch highlights as President Trump marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, D.C.

Over 90 "No Kings" protests were taking place Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance."

But it was nothing like the extravagant affair planned for Washington to honor the Army on what also was President Donald Trump's birthday.

Flag Day is on June 14 every year. In 2025, Flag Day is on Saturday. The United States Army is celebrating 's 250th birthday is Saturday, June 14, 2025 − which is the same day as Flag Day. On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes.

Local military leaders, veterans and civilians gather at historic Fort Douglas to observe historic military anniversary.