Performances you missed from the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade
Last week, Washington, D.C., transformed into a hub as it prepared to host the monumental 250th anniversary celebration of the United States Army. Against a backdrop of political discussions and public demonstrations, the city focused on commemorating this historic milestone for one of the nation's most enduring institutions. The celebration was a blend of musical performances, including country music artists, Army veterans and the esteemed U.S. Army Drill Team. Exhibitions throughout the parade showcased key military highlights from its 250-year history.
Although President Donald Trump's 79th birthday coincided with the occasion, the spotlight remained on honoring the distinguished legacy and commitment of the United States Army.
Here are a few of the highlights from the weekend's festivities.
The U.S. Army Drill Team, a drill unit known for its precision drill and excellence, serves as 'good-will ambassadors,' per the military's website. The Drill Team is a part of the historic 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, which is the Army's official ceremonial unit.
Another captivating element during Saturday's parade was the display of military uniforms from various eras, along with commentary on technological and tactical evolutions in the military's operations.
Grammy Award-winning country music legend Lee Greenwood performed his patriotic anthem, 'God Bless the USA,' capturing the spirit of the celebration. Greenwood later posted on social media about the event.
Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting performed his song 'I'm America,' paying tribute to military service members. Hasting uses his music as a therapeutic outlet, in hopes of helping others struggling with loss or mental health challenges.
'For me, the demons of PTSD knock the loudest when it's quiet. When I have a guitar in my hands I find peace,' he shared on his website.
Country music star Warren Zeiders performed a few of his hit songs, like 'Pretty Little Poison' and 'Ride the Lightning,' wishing the Army and the president a happy birthday. Zeiders took to X before the event, reposting a video with a military service member, highlighting the events about to take place.
The celebration reached its grand finale with a breathtaking fireworks display that illuminated the night sky, concluding the U.S. Army's birthday festivities.
Additional performances throughout the event included DJ Nyla Symone and Noah Hicks.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: bizarre Club World Cup moment 🥵, Wirtz's dad 😂
Heat in the USA 🥵 Borussia Dortmund's substitutes watched the match against Mamelodi... from the locker room! With temperatures over 30°, the players preferred to stay cool and watch the game. Liverpool, the family club 🫂 Florian Wirtz is the new star of the Reds. His father is already proudly showing off his nice jersey. Advertisement A family affair. Urawa's supporters 🤯 When Urawa scored against Inter, the supporters were ecstatic in the stands. Even though Inter won 2-1, the stands didn't let up. Yesterday's highlights 🍿 - Club World Cup: Jobe Bellingham scores his first goal with Dortmund 🔥 - 📸 This week's jersey news 👕 - Club World Cup: the huge reason why matches are frequently interrupted TV schedule 📺 6:00 PM: Juventus - Wydad (DAZN) 9:00 PM: Real Madrid - Pachuca (DAZN) 12:00 AM: Salzburg - Al Hilal (DAZN) 3:00 AM: Manchester City - Al Ain (DAZN) This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 FEDERICO PARRA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
After years of preservation, Portland's George Floyd mural is now in storage
PORTLAND, Ore. () — About five years ago, Portland artists created a mural that memorialized Black people who had been killed by police. The art now lives in a storage space downtown. Volunteers with social justice organization — and its new subsidiary The Black Memory and Preservation Lab — stored all 96 panels of the artwork earlier this week. The mural in June 2020, the month after a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd and sparked racial justice protests across the globe. Portland rally held near ICE facility in support of Newberg vineyard worker Emma Berger started the mural and is believed to have painted its biggest pieces, but others contributed to the work that also memorializes Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Deontae Keller. Later in 2021, the massive mural to Don't Shoot PDX. Founder Teressa Raiford revealed the nonprofit was originally in 'crisis mode' because it wasn't prepared to hold the large materials. Then, the owner of a local storage facility offered the nonprofit one free year of storage. 'We're lucky here in Portland that our community is committed to keeping these materials, and I do think that they will hold, you know, space for educating future generations,' Raiford said in an interview on Wednesday. Before moving the mural into storage, conservation professionals spent the last several years preserving the artwork. Raiford told KOIN 6 it was a 'very intensive process' that included a conservator report highlighting the look of each panel. She said some panels still feature the soon after their inception. Portland native, two-time 'RuPaul's Drag Race' winner to star in Tony-winning play Infinity images have also created large-format replicas of the mural. According to Raiford, the original pieces would only be suitable for public viewing if they were displayed on a building of the same size and scope of Apple. As a result, she expects them to be in storage for the next several years as the organization seeks another entity that could store them permanently for future generations. 'I think that when we get to that point, where we're understanding that we are in the resistance, we need to document and we need to research who we are in our space and in our world — so that things can come together a little easier for us,' she said. In addition to , Don't Shoot PDX previously launched The Black Gallery in the Pearl District. The organization has a generational mission to 'use community education to empower people,' according to Raiford's daughter Taishona Carpenter. Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month She serves as Don't Shoot PDX's board president and co-director. 'Using creativity to fuel [community education] has really been the best way to get messages out,' Carpenter told KOIN 6 News. 'Not just of what people know, but deeper histories and understandings of Black American history and what has happened here in this state and how it became a blueprint all over this country.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift Secret To Weight Loss Success at Minicamp
Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift Secret To Weight Loss Success at Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently met the media this week at the team's minicamp and opened up about his headline-grabbing weight loss path ... and setting the record straight on a couple of issues. Advertisement During a press conference, Kelce - who usually plays at about 150 pounds - conceded that he has shed some weight. He did say to not to believe everything 'on the internet.' ... and that he had 'never told anybody' about losing the reported 25 pounds. But ... The boyfriend of pop icon Swift's did say that he has shed 'some weight from the end of the season last year.' ... and he explained how. 'This year, I got some time to really focus on some form running and some things early on in the offseason that I just didn't have time for last year,' the Chiefs tight end added. And there is something else, as additionally, his girlfriend Swift has played a major role in motivation for 2025 ... and maybe beyond, as Kelce, 35, tapped the brakes a bit on the idea that he will retire after this season. When Kelce opted to spend time in Florida to train, the pop star, also 35, joined him. And pal Pat McAfee thinks that's part of her positive influence. ... and maybe the secret to his continued success. Advertisement "I think they continue to inspire each other," McAfee said on his ESPN show. "I think they continue to motivate each other. I think they continue to be great for each other." Related: Taylor Swift Marriage Rumors End with Subtle Remark Related: Travis Kelce Gets Special Shoutout During Taylor Swift's Hospital Visit This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
