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Army Reserve leader celebrates Flag Day, Army Birthday in Philadelphia
June 18, 2024 — “I’m honored to be here in Philadelphia recognizing the Army’s birthday and recognizing the commemoration of the origin of the flag, the first unifying symbol of our nation and honoring the people who have chosen to serve our nation and the families who supports them,” said Maj. Gen. Jami C. Shawley, Joint Staff J5 Staff Director for Strategic Initiatives, during the Stripes and Stars Festival at Independence Hall June 14. ... MORE

Army Reserve senior leader makes history at America’s birthplace
June 21, 2022 — In 1777, the second year of America’s War for Independence, British forces occupied Philadelphia and American officers were imprisoned inside Independence Hall where they were interrogated by British officers. According to historians from the National Park Service, this marked the first and last time American and British military officers shared space inside the building’s hallowed halls in any official capacity... MORE

Flag Day rises beyond coronavirus, bringing local community together
June 16, 2021 — More than a year after the Coronavirus affected the world, one Illinois village has risen from the despair. The Village of Buffalo Grove celebrated Flag Day, on June 14th, at Veterans Park. Flag Day can be traced back to The Second Continental Congress’ declaration on June 14th, 1777... MORE

Lt. Col. Keith A. Cowan, 3rd Battalion, 335 Infantry Regiment, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, delivers remarks during the Village of Buffalo Grove Flag Day commemoration, June 14, 2021.

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