“I am confused by all of this. The year is never given in these statements. But in my mind Americas 250th birthday is in 2026. As the bicentennial was in 1976. 200 years after the signing of the deceleration of independence.”
The armed services were established in 1775 by the 2nd Continental Congress as follows:
Army: June 14, 1775 (also Flag Day)
Navy: October 13, 1775
Marines: November 10, 1775
Thanks.