AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Army's 244th birthday is Friday, June 14, and the Army Futures Command (AFC) is celebrating in a special way.
AFC will celebrate with a ceremony at their headquarters on Monday, and it will be held in their headquarters located at 210 W. Seventh Street. It will begin at 11:30 a.m.
The event will include a cake cutting ceremony and an oath of enlistment for 20 future soldiers entering the army.
AFC will also host a "Thank You, Austin!" event on July 22 at the Long Center, marking its one-year anniversary in Austin.
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Some of the activities at this event will include:
- U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus Show
- Parachute demonstration
- U.S. Army Drill Team
- Live performances
- Future soldier swearing-in ceremony honoring Austin-area men and women
- Interactive displays in the Army eSports Gaming and Adventure Trailers
- Texas Army National Guard Climbing Wall
For more information about these events, click here.
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