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Not only is June 14th Flag Day, but it's also the birthday of one of America's most historic institutions: the US Army! While celebrating our symbol of freedom, we also celebrate the creation of America's oldest military branch, with two and a half centuries of service. Summary June 14 marks both Flag Day and the US Army's birthday, commemorating its 1775 founding by the Second Continental Congress. This piece traces the Army’s evolution from the Continental Army through the Regular Army a …