'It's the Teamwork that Defines Us': USACE Celebrates 250 Years - The Vicksburg Post

USACE celebrates 250 years with Vicksburg event

For the past 250 years, the Corps of Engineers has been at the forefront of solving the Nation’s toughest engineering challenges.

'It's the teamwork that defines us': USACE celebrates 250 years - The Vicksburg Post

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a celebration of its 250th anniversary Wednesday at Washington Street Park in downtown Vicksburg. Army officials and community leaders spoke at the event. Lt. Col. Garrett Dean served as the master of ceremonies. He spoke about the founding of USACE. “On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was established, thus becoming the U.S. Army. And on June 16, 1775, Gen. George Washington appointed Col. Richar…

Ringing in 250 years of America

The weather cleared up, and no superstitions were holding anyone back at Delgrosso’s Amusement Park, where workers, family members of Delgrosso’s, and other attendees helped ring in the second bell of 67 unveiled for “Bells Across Pennsylvania” on Friday, June…

The US Army Celebrates 250 Years

Aside from several other events and happenings on June 14th, there is one milestone in time, worthy of being mentioned. The United States Army observed its 250th Anniversary of establishment. The US Army was established by the Second Continental Congress. It happens that it was America’s first national institute. It was followed closely by the US Marines, who were founded on November 10, 1775. Thi...