We have deliberately taken some of our webpages and content offline in order to comply with Executive Orders and OSD Policy. The intent is to preserve our history, and we are working to re-publish content as soon as possible.

News
The shoulder patch for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington on a white, square background.

U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade – M...

News
Jun. 10, 2025

This is a noise advisory related to aircraft that will be flying near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,...
Read More
A U.S. Army Soldier wearing a dark blue ceremonial uniform with raincoat is kneeling over at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and placing a small U.S. flag at one of the three crypts.

Old Guard's 77th Year of “Flags In” at Arlington...

News
May. 27, 2025

On a cold and misty Thursday morning at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly 1,500 soldiers from the 3rd U.S...
Read More
A view of the U.S. Capitol dome.

Service Members Honor Fallen During National Mem...

News
May. 26, 2025

The National Memorial Day Concert highlights fallen service members' sacrifice to the country. 
Read More
Official logo of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

National Memorial Day Observance Open to Public

News
May. 16, 2025

The 157th National Memorial Day Observance, recognizing and commemorating the fallen men and women of the U.S...
Read More
4 members of the Army's Caisson Detachment ride on horses for training. It is sunset and the Washington Monument is far in the distance.

Riding Forward: Pulling Caisson Detachment into ...

News
Apr. 10, 2025

Almost two years ago in May 2023, a 77-year legacy of service was halted due to the death of two horses within...
Read More
Army Soldiers dressed in red Revolutionary War-era uniforms are standing in rows preforming on musical instruments during a ceremony.

Behind the scenes: Army captain ensures retireme...

News
Apr. 08, 2025

After spending long, successful careers in the Department of Army, some Army Soldiers and Civilians celebrate...
Read More
Social Media Feed
Twitter
Tick-tock! ⏳ The 2025 Twilight Tattoo season is nearing its end! Only THREE opportunities remain to witness this live military experience, featuring dramatic vignettes and ceremonial drill demonstrations by Soldiers from The Old Guard, and powerful music by The U.S. Army Band https://t.co/0seEJ75PSa Tick-tock! ⏳ The 2025 Twilight Tattoo season is nearing its end!  Only THREE opportunities remain to witness this live military experience, featuring dramatic vignettes and ceremonial drill demonstrations by Soldiers from The Old Guard, and powerful music by The U.S. Army Band https://t.co/0seEJ75PSa
Twitter
Thanks for the powerful, patriotic music on July 4th, @theusarmyband! You really boosted our spirits and made us proud last night! #july4th2025 https://t.co/2d61ffCWz8
Twitter
Happy 249th birthday, America! https://t.co/bY8h1R0t2F
Twitter
Members of our joint team oversee many behind-the-scenes requirements for funerals and other ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery before the official beginning of each ceremony. They manage sound and lighting systems, perform uniform and weapons inspections, and make sure https://t.co/udlmxplEw4 Members of our joint team oversee many behind-the-scenes requirements for funerals and other ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery before the official beginning of each ceremony. They manage sound and lighting systems, perform uniform and weapons inspections, and make sure https://t.co/udlmxplEw4
Twitter
RT @ArlingtonNatl: On June 2, 2025, Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay took his final walk as a Tomb Guard at Arlington Nation…
Twitter
Urban search and rescue situations will undoubtedly bring unforeseen challenges, but Soldiers in 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company (TREC) constantly practice scenarios in various locations to stay sharp and prepared for whatever obstacles they might have to face. 911th TREC https://t.co/zmx62pQLxR Urban search and rescue situations will undoubtedly bring unforeseen challenges, but Soldiers in 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company (TREC) constantly practice scenarios in various locations to stay sharp and prepared for whatever obstacles they might have to face. 911th TREC https://t.co/zmx62pQLxR
Twitter
🏃 WORKOUT WEDNESDAY 🏃‍♀️ Get up and workout like an Army Soldier! You don't have to climb a rope or lug awkwardly heavy things around like these Soldiers did last Saturday during the Army 250th Birthday Fitness Challenge, but there are some rather new fitness requirements for https://t.co/LIKQdYJfX6 🏃 WORKOUT WEDNESDAY 🏃‍♀️ Get up and workout like an Army Soldier!  You don't have to climb a rope or lug awkwardly heavy things around like these Soldiers did last Saturday during the Army 250th Birthday Fitness Challenge, but there are some rather new fitness requirements for https://t.co/LIKQdYJfX6
Twitter
Due to projected inclement weather, our Twilight Tattoo show on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, will be INDOORS at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Pre-Show Music begins at 6:30 p.m. Twilight Tattoo begins at 7:00 p.m. We also ask that no food or beverages are brought https://t.co/rrb4QNouXy Due to projected inclement weather, our Twilight Tattoo show on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, will be INDOORS at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. 

Pre-Show Music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo begins at 7:00 p.m.

We also ask that no food or beverages are brought https://t.co/rrb4QNouXy
Twitter
MARCH ALONG, SING OUR SONG, WITH THE ARMY OF THE FREE! Nearly 7,000 U.S. Army Soldiers marched down, drove through and flew over the streets of our nation's capital this past Saturday to celebrate our Army's 250th birthday. Were you there? If you saw it, you caught a memorable https://t.co/iXmjgoGP88 MARCH ALONG, SING OUR SONG, WITH THE ARMY OF THE FREE! Nearly 7,000 U.S. Army Soldiers marched down, drove through and flew over the streets of our nation's capital this past Saturday to celebrate our Army's 250th birthday. Were you there? If you saw it, you caught a memorable https://t.co/iXmjgoGP88
Twitter
RT @USArmy: Thank you for today America. The mission continues to serve you for the next 250 years. #Army250 https://t.co/wozSpGI9l1 RT @USArmy: Thank you for today America.  

The mission continues to serve you for the next 250 years.  

#Army250 https://t.co/wozSpGI9l1
Twitter
Yesterday, the Army's past, present and future were on full display as thousands of Soldiers and hundreds of historic and current Army vehicles paraded through and flew over our nation's capital. Throughout the day, we celebrated the sacrifices and contributions of Soldiers https://t.co/FHKCYKuiKA Yesterday, the Army's past, present and future were on full display as thousands of Soldiers and hundreds of historic and current Army vehicles paraded through and flew over our nation's capital. Throughout the day, we celebrated the sacrifices and contributions of Soldiers https://t.co/FHKCYKuiKA
Twitter
Solid work, @3rd_Infantry! Congrats on winning the #Army250 Fitness Challenge! HOOAH! https://t.co/l3B1Xnl2Yl
Twitter
📷 HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY, U.S. Army! 📷 How will you be celebrating #Army250? If you live outside of the Washington, D.C., area, you can join the celebration via livestream! The U.S. Army will be broadcasting live from the Army Birthday Festival on the National Mall starting at 9 https://t.co/ybU1SlITNt 📷 HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY, U.S. Army! 📷
How will you be celebrating #Army250? If you live outside of the Washington, D.C., area, you can join the celebration via livestream! The U.S. Army will be broadcasting live from the Army Birthday Festival on the National Mall starting at 9 https://t.co/ybU1SlITNt
Twitter
Chef Robert Irvine is in Washington, D.C., helping us celebrate the 250th birthday of the @USArmy! 💪👨‍🍳 Yesterday, he took time to meet with some of our Army Soldiers and Civilians as well as other partners who are working on preparations for the Army Birthday Parade on June https://t.co/Qy3zXLnmTu
Twitter
We had a blast last night as we celebrated the Army's rich 250-year history through historical reenactments and ceremonial demonstrations by Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and with upbeat and uplifting music by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" and The https://t.co/LE0wshBMus We had a blast last night as we celebrated the Army's rich 250-year history through historical reenactments and ceremonial demonstrations by Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and with upbeat and uplifting music by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" and The https://t.co/LE0wshBMus
Twitter
Twilight Tattoo is livestreaming NOW from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall! Celebrate the @USArmy's 250th birthday with us! Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/e1vrZbu1De #TwilightTattoo #Army250
Twitter
Welcome to Washington, D.C., @3rd_Infantry! See you Saturday! #Army250 https://t.co/k2tEUIHpPp
Twitter
GOOD NEWS: Our Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo show scheduled for tomorrow, June 11th, will be held OUTDOORS! ☀️ If you have tickets to attend, you can stop reading this post--and go find your sunglasses to bring for the show! 😎 If you don't have tickets and hoped to attend, https://t.co/AxC9XGUVsf GOOD NEWS: Our Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo show scheduled for tomorrow, June 11th, will be held OUTDOORS! ☀️ If you have tickets to attend, you can stop reading this post--and go find your sunglasses to bring for the show! 😎 

If you don't have tickets and hoped to attend, https://t.co/AxC9XGUVsf
Twitter
RT @USArmyReserve: 🧵1/ As we continue to celebrate the #Army250 Army Birthday this week, we invite you to join us online for this Wednesday…
Twitter
It's #Army250 Birthday Week! 🎉 Vehicles from @3dUSCAV are arriving by rail, being safely offloaded and getting all set for the big birthday celebrations on June 14th. https://t.co/je2HOyejVl It's #Army250 Birthday Week! 🎉 Vehicles from @3dUSCAV are arriving by rail, being safely offloaded and getting all set for the big birthday celebrations on June 14th. https://t.co/je2HOyejVl
X
11,696
Follow Us