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LAFAYETTE, La.— The U.S. Army Recruiting Company Lafayette celebrates the Army’s 249th Birthday June 14 at the Mayor’s Office, 705 West University Avenue, at 1 p.m.
This 249th birthday commemorates “Honoring the Past and Defending the Future” and honors those Soldiers who serve their county in times of war and peace as the Army celebrates its local communities for steadfast support.
The Mayor of Lafayette Monique, Blanco Boulet, invited the Lafayette Recruiting Company to her office to present and read the Army Birthday proclamation specially designated for the day’s occasion. Her son is currently a cadet at West Point Academy.
“We appreciate the City of Lafayette’s gesture commemorating the Army’s 249th Birthday in a proclamation,” 1st Lt. Shane McCarthy, Lafayette Recruiting Company Commander, said. “The Army remains grateful to our community leaders, Veterans and families for their continued support and commitment.”
In Army tradition, the longest serving enlisted Solider, cuts the official Army Birthday cake with the youngest serving enlisted Solider. Local Future Soldiers will be sworn in as part of the ceremony.
“While we honor the past of the Army’s birthday, we wanted to highlight the young men and women who have chosen to enlist to defend our Nation,” McCarthy said.
The Army is one of the oldest American institutions, born June 14, 1775, after establishment by Continental Congress, it is one-year older than the Declaration of Independence and thirteen years older than the U.S. Constitution.
For more information to coordinate an interview with 1st Lt. Shane McCarthy contact our office, or shane.m.mccarthy6.mil@army.mil at (845)-527-1144.
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| Date Taken: | 06.13.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 06.13.2024 13:32 |
| Story ID: | 473798 |
| Location: | LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, US |
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