Approximately 280 service members from the Mississippi National Guard have been deployed to the National Capitol Region to assist the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Park Police during the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14, 2025. The troops, drawn from the 112th Military Police Battalion, the 172nd Airlift Wing, and the 186th Air Refueling Wing, departed from Thompson Field Air National Guard Base in Flowood on Thursday morning.
The U.S. Army, founded in 1775, will commemorate its 250th anniversary with a series of events in the National Capitol Region. The celebrations will include a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery, a Birthday Festival at the National Mall, an Army Band concert, a parade, and various other activities and ceremonies. These events aim to honor the Army’s long-standing history of service and dedication.
Mississippi National Guard members will be tasked with supporting security operations near the U.S. Capitol Building. Their mission is to assist local and federal agencies in enhancing public safety and protecting life and property during the festivities.
Since its inception by the Continental Congress, the U.S. Army has played a pivotal role in defending the nation, both domestically and internationally. Army personnel, their families, and civilian staff have continuously demonstrated loyalty and commitment to the nation, the U.S. Constitution, and their respective units.
The Mississippi National Guard extends gratitude to the community for its ongoing support of its service members and their families.
