As a 23-year combat veteran and officer in the United States Army I have witnessed many parades. But this parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, this was by far the best.

I watched the entire parade on C-SPAN. What impressed me was that the parade was narrated by Sergeant Major of the Army Christopher Stevens and Lieutenant General Brian Eifler, both from the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel’s office.

As I watched this magnificent parade I was especially moved by seeing some of the units that I served with including the 101st Airborne Division, 1st Infantry Division and U.S. Army Special Forces in this tribute to our warriors.

Let me say that I was moved to tears seeing these young men and women warriors in thier tanks, armored personel carriers, howitzers and marching in unit formations. As a field artillery officer I watch as self-propelled 155 mm howizers and towed cannons that I commanded in the parade.

Moving doesn’t describe what I withnessed.

I was blessed to see the President of the United States, at the end of the parade, give the oath of office to young recruits.

NOTE: President Trump’s remarks are at the 2:19:21 mark.

WATCH: The U.S. Army 250th Anniversaray Parade and Celebration on C-SPAN

This event marks the beginning of the 250th Anniversary of these United States of America’s founding in 1776.

I’m guessing we will see another big, beautiful parade in Washington, D.C. on July 4th, 2026.

©2025. Dr. Richard M. Swier, LTC U.S. All rights reserved.

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