Twilight Tattoo shines forward of the Military’s 250th birthday

ARLINGTON, Va. – It was a strong showcase of what the military has stood for all through its 250-year historical past—honoring troopers previous and current.

Twilight Tattoo dates again to earlier than World Warfare 2 – it was the decision to settle down and hit the bunks – it occurs every Wednesday all through the summer season — however tonight’s was further particular as birthdays are typically.

Marked by a Black Hawk flyover and the Golden Knights parachuting in.

The efficiency—placed on by the military’s elite third Infantry Regiment, also called the outdated guard—tells the story of American troopers from the revolutionary conflict to right this moment.

Annually incorporates a new present—with tryouts starting in February for what’s a extremely wanted and visual task in D.C.

And that visibility will peak this Saturday—because the world tunes in for the parade.

“All of the various things that we’ve within the military, from musicians to infantry, something that we’ve, shall be on show on Saturday, and we will share that message and that story to the American public is de facto particular,” mentioned Employees Sergeant Jay Healy. 

“What it means to historical past: I’m going to be part of historical past eternally. I’m going to have the ability to display our expertise with the USA Military parachute staff for the military’s 250th birthday and that’s the most particular factor on the planet for all of us,” mentioned Josh Evan with the Golden Knights. 

Practically 3,000 folks had been in attendance tonight—households, veterans, vacationers, and college students from throughout the nation.

And should you missed it—there are extra occasions Thursday and Friday main as much as the parade on Saturday.