West Virginia Army National Guard celebrates U.S. Armys 249th anniversary [Video]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A big celebration happened Friday at the West Virginia State Capitol.

The West Virginia Army National Guard is celebrating the U.S. Army’s 249th anniversary.

To kick off the celebration, a Ruck March and Run was held on the Capitol grounds.

West Virginia National Guard members were in uniform, some carrying backpacks of about 25 pounds, running and walking alongside supportive friends and family.

This is all to honor and remember the sacrifices made to protect our country for more than two centuries.

“Typically we do these for physical fitness exercises and usually anytime there’s a traditional anniversary of something, a ruck is always a go-to benchmark,” Derek Salvatore said.

Next year marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

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