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FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commemorated the Army's 236th birthday, June 14, on Gerlach Field.
The birthday event was hosted by the MSCoE Non-commissioned Officer Academy, and included a streamer ceremony and cake cutting ceremony with remarks by Maj. Gen. David Quantock, commanding general, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood.
The installation celebrated the American ideals of freedom and way of life, love of country, and the tapestry of rich design that has come to represent the Army's heritage. Quantock reflected on the rich traditions that are part of the U.S. Army, and pride of service that the 236th Army birthday represents in terms of the selfless commitment of service members, their families, and veterans, past and present.
Maj. Gen. Quantock and Command Sgt. Maj. Ricky Haralson, commandant, MSCoE NCOA, cut the Army birthday cake for the Fort Leonard Wood celebration. Following the ceremony attendees visited, viewed static equipment displays and enjoyed the inspirational music of the 399th Army Band.
In combination with the Army birthday observance, a three-mile birthday run took place at 5:30 a.m., June 14. Post officials reported that there were at least 15,000 service members and civilians who participated in the run.
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 06.15.2011 16:25 |
| Story ID: | 72134 |
| Location: | FORT LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI, US |
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