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Army Futures Command celebrating Army's 244th birthday

AFC will celebrate with a ceremony at their headquarters on Monday.

AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Army's 244th birthday is Friday, June 14, and the Army Futures Command (AFC) is celebrating in a special way.

AFC will celebrate with a ceremony at their headquarters on Monday, and it will be held in their headquarters located at 210 W. Seventh Street. It will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The event will include a cake cutting ceremony and an oath of enlistment for 20 future soldiers entering the army.

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AFC will also host a "Thank You, Austin!" event on July 22 at the Long Center, marking its one-year anniversary in Austin. 

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Some of the activities at this event will include:

  • U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus Show
  • Parachute demonstration
  • U.S. Army Drill Team
  • Live performances
  • Future soldier swearing-in ceremony honoring Austin-area men and women
  • Interactive displays in the Army eSports Gaming and Adventure Trailers
  • Texas Army National Guard Climbing Wall

For more information about these events, click here.

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