
Soldiers, families and members of the community are invited to attend the Fort Bragg Army 250th Birthday Gala on June 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.at the Iron Mike Conference Center on Fort Bragg, N.C.
The event will be hosted by Lt. Gen. Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, and will feature guest speakers, performances by the All-American Chorus and Band, and historical tributes celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.
Gen. Andrew Poppas, Commanding General of U.S. Army Forces Command will provide remarks as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. Mr. Thom Tran, comedian and Fort Bragg veteran, will also provide a lighthearted commentary on the Army.

Tickets to the Gala can be purchased and more information on the event can be found at https://fortbraggarmy250gala.rsvpify.com. As of Tuesday, May 27, tickets are still available for purchase.
For questions, please contact the XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs Office at xviiiabncorpspao@army.mil.
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