Celebrating 250 years of service in the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and across the United States

As we turn the page on a new year, millions of Americans are setting their resolutions. Some aim to improve their health, others commit to spending more time with family, and many resolve to give back to their communities. At We the Veterans and Military Families, we propose one more powerful resolution for 2025: to be active, service-driven citizens. This resolution is not just about fulfilling our civic duties but about embracing the patriotism and pride that unite us as Americans.

This year, we are launching Military250, a national campaign to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Through this initiative, we will commemorate key milestones in American history while honoring the individuals and families who have embodied service and sacrifice over this quarter millennia.

Military250 isn’t just about looking back; it’s about inspiring all of us to look forward and recommit to the ideals that make our country strong: unity, resilience and pride in civic action. Since their inception in 1775, the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps have been integral to the story of America. Those who have worn the uniforms and their families have defended our freedoms at home and abroad, carried the weight of sacrifice on their shoulders, and reminded us of the values we all share, so often as citizens following their service. Military250 is an opportunity to honor this legacy and to reflect on how each of us can carry it forward in our own communities.