U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. This year’s event aimed to commemorate Soldiers, families and civilians who helped keep the “Army Strong.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, front-left, leads service members during the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. Service members from, various branches, such as the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force turned out to celebrate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Soldiers run in formation during the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. Hundreds to U.S. Service members, assigned to JBLE, ran 3.1 miles to celebrate the Army’s birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Soldiers stand listening to the opening remarks during the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. During the event, attendees celebrated the Army’s heritage with a cake cutting ceremony and 3.1. mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Vidal, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major, right, and Soldiers assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, prepare for the Army’s 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. The Army was established June 14, 1775, more than a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Soldiers stand in formation before the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. After the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army transitioned into the U.S. Army in 1784, consisting of eight infantries and two artillery companies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, gives opening remarks before the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. Attendees celebrated Soldier’s honor, loyalty and bravery during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Vidal, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major, right, honor the Army’s 243rd birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., June 14, 2018. Clayton and Vidal cut the cake with Pvt. Felipe Moreno, A-Company, 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment advanced individual training student and youngest event attendee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)