Float Flowers Army Brig. Gen. Antoinette R. Gant places a rose on the Army Rose Parade float in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2024. The float, titled "This We'll Defend: 250 Years of Service," was designed to kick off the yearlong celebration of the Army's 250th birthday, which is June 14, 2025. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.57 MB) Tags: Army Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Antony J. Martinez VIRIN: 241231-A-DG191-1066M.JPG Photo Gallery