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FORT JACKSON, S.C. — A quarter of a millennia is not a long time when speaking of the universe, but it’s a significant amount of time when speaking in terms of a human life. This year the Army and its Chaplain Corps celebrate 250 years in service to the nation.

The central theme for the Army celebration is “This We’ll Defend.” The central theme for the Chaplain Corps celebration is “Celebrating 250 Years of Sacred Service.”

Since the Army’s establishment in 1775, Soldiers, Families and Army civilians have supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the U.S.

Constitution, the Army, their units and fellow team members.

“As we prepare for our future we also reflect on our past. ‘This we’ll defend’ was first used as a battle cry by the Continental Army. Today it reminds us that our Army’s purpose is clear: To fight and win the nation’s wars,” said Gen. Randy A. George, Chie army chief of chaplains biography of barack1 LIZU