Medical Readiness Command, Europe celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday

SEMBACH, Germany – U.S. Army Col. Ekerette Akpan, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Support Operations/ Command Nurse Executive for Medical Readiness Command, Europe, and Sgt. Oneil Archibald, the command’s junior ranking Soldier, cut the ceremonial cake celebrating the Army’s 251st birthday at the Medical Readiness Command, Europe headquarters in Sembach, Germany, June 12. Established on June 14, 1775—more than a year before the Declaration of Independence—the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation. Photo by Kirk Frady
Medical Readiness Command, Europe