Happy 236th Army Birthday!
Aleethia’s June 10, 2011 “Friday Night Dinner” was sponsored by the Capitol Hill Club. A special guest, Under Secretary of the Army, Dr. Joseph Westphal was able to join the injured service members for dinner. Dr. Westphal took time to speak with each and every service member present.
Dr. Joseph Westphal
Under Secretary of the Army
A special toast was made to honor the 236th birthday of the US Army and to all members of the USA military especially those serving in harm’s way in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 236th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong. Being Army Strong goes beyond physical endurance and mental preparedness. It encompasses an indomitable spirit, and high ethical and moral values. These are not only desirable traits in a person, but in a Nation that wishes to live up to the ideals and vision of its founders.” We are “America’s Army: The Strength of the Nation."
