The U.S. Army turns 243 Thursday
The Army is celebrating its 243 birthday today.
Back on June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of men to serve the United Colonies.
For the past four decades, millions of service men and women have volunteered their lives to protect the United States.
To celebrate the day, the 1st Armored Division invited the public to a morning formation run at Fort Bliss.
The base livestreamed the event all morning long.
