Alabama
North Alabama residents celebrate Army’s 251st birthday at Redstone Arsenal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – People from across North Alabama went to Redstone Arsenal on Saturday night to celebrate the 251st birthday of the U.S. Army.
The Redstone Gateway hosted live music, food, games, and fireworks to mark the occasion. The gateway is one of the few parts of the Arsenal that is open to the public.
The event gave kids a chance to see real military equipment up close, including helicopters and Humvees.
“They love to see the Chinook especially, which is right behind me,” said Stephanie Stone, Marketing and Special Events Manager for MWR. “A lot of kids are amazed at all the Army vehicles that we have on display here. It’s hard to say if they’re more interested in the inflatables or the Army assets.”
Congress approved the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, a full year before the Declaration of Independence.
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