The U.S. Army turned 238 years young today, and Twitter users were there to help them blow out the candles and also to honor Flag Day:
This Flag Day & 238th birthday of US Army, celebrate the symbol of our nation & those who fought for liberty pic.twitter.com/VrUFJy0ONg
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 14, 2013
Happy Birthday Army. Puttin' boots to asses since 1775. Merica.
— Cloyd Rivers (@CloydRivers) June 14, 2013
2day is Flag Day & 238th birthday of US Army. Never forget the latter exists to defend the former. Happy Birthday, Army Strong!
— Allen West (@AllenWest) June 14, 2013
When the @U.S. Army throws a birthday party, you know that you're going to get cake. It's usually go http://t.co/XUNpcSaztj
— USO (@the_USO) June 14, 2013
Happy 238th birthday to @GoArmy today! It is an honor for me to represent NC2 – home to Ft. Bragg & America's heroes http://t.co/VrCUD3nhe1
— Renee Ellmers (@RepReneeEllmers) June 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/BlutarskyTFM/status/345394740797259777
Happy birthday US Army / early Father's Day: my Dad's photos from the Korean DMZ 1956-7 http://t.co/dSpjRi71Nx
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) June 14, 2013
Happy Flag Day and Happy Birthday to the Army! We are lucky to have such a strong devoted military.
— Kelly Caddel (@KellyKibbee) June 14, 2013
Happy Birthday, US Army…and Happy Flag Day http://t.co/Lb39dJGLFz
— Casey Kelley (@caseymkelley) June 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/LCBraye/status/345661221455941632
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Happy 238th Birthday to U.S. #Army! Gen J. Campbell rings closing bell at #NYSE to celebrate! #Veterans pic.twitter.com/IHrgqoZkFw
— Damien Bertolo (@Mr_DamienB) June 14, 2013
Happy 238th Birthday U.S. Army! You had an auspicious beginning but have grown into a wonderful group of… http://t.co/uthXAjPzIZ
— Vandenberg Air Force Base (30th Space Wing) (@30thSpaceWing) June 14, 2013
Today is Flag Day! It commemorates the adoption of the United States Flag, which happened in 1777. Today is also the Army's birthday #usflag
— Michael Maguire (@mautogroup) June 14, 2013
Happy Flag Day and Happy 238th Birthday to the U.S. Army! #StarsandStripes pic.twitter.com/yrkJcAGmag
— Blake Farenthold (@farenthold) June 14, 2013
Twitchy joins them in offering a big salute on the 238th birthday of the United States Army and wishing everyone a very happy Flag Day!