U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Guy Terry with 300th Army Band talks about unit's participation in the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration in Torrance, California, May 18, 2024. The Department of Defense sanctions the annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration to honor U.S. armed forces’ services and sacrifices, fostering patriotism and community bonds. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Samuel DeAngelo)
The 63rd Readiness Division was activated under Major General Louis Hibbs during WWII as the 63rd Infantry Division on June 15, 1943 due to the Army's urgent need for combat power. They will celebrate their 80th birthday on June 9, 2023.