The Nevada National Guard is set to host its 25th annual Flag Day ceremony and the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday celebration on Wednesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds, 101 N. Carson St.
The event is free and open to the public and will include a historical flag presentation by the Nevada Air Guard. This year’s ceremony will feature a speech by Gov. Joseph Lombardo and the Army birthday address will be delivered by Col. Brett Compston.
The U.S. Flag flown at Fort Ruby in the 1860s will be on display and Army birthday cake will be served to all attendees.