2025 marks the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Our armed forces answered the call to service even before the United States became a nation. Today, they sustain that nation’s freedoms on land, sea, air and in space. @GarySiniseOfficial #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

The Concerts on the Avenue series, featuring the United States Navy Band and Navy Ceremonial Guard, is presented on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. during the summer at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington. Each year the concert highlights naval history and heritage, honors our fleet and pays tribute to our nation’s veterans. This family-friendly concert is #FREE and open to the public, and features a variety of musical genres as well as patriotic standards. We hope to see you there! Visit

Happy 250th birthday to the United States Navy! Born in Philadelphia on October 13th, 1775, the U.S. Navy began as a small fleet of twenty-seven ships. From its humble origins, the U.S. Navy has grown into the world’s most powerful maritime force, guided by the words “Not Self - But Country.” Today we pay tribute to 250 years of the United States Navy and honor the service of all Sailors, past and present. | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)