The United States Army will celebrate its 248th birthday on Fort Leonard Wood next Wednesday

The United States Army will celebrate its 248th birthday on Fort Leonard Wood next Wednesday, with many events already planned for the day. Wednesday begins with a division-style birthday run at 5:30 AM on Gammon Field. Later that day, a traditional Army cake-cutting ceremony will occur at 3:30 PM, followed by a concert with the 399th Army Band at 3:45 PM. A Retreat ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM. All events, except the birthday run, will occur on the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Plaza.