RADFORD, Va. – At the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, they are celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday.
The plant has been a part of the region since the 1940s. It supplies ammunition to troops across the world.
“The depot has been here since the 1940s when we really celebrated everything that was going on with World War II and so we really thought this was a great place to celebrate,” said Aaron Theroux, General Manager for Radford Army Ammunition Plant. “We continue to help support our soldiers and warfighters and everything that we are doing with the nation today.”
The Radford Army Ammunition Plant held an event to honor and celebrate the the military branch’s birthday on June 14th.
At the event leaders spoke about what it means to provide for the nation.
A flag that has been flown at the Capitol was also raised to honor the history of the military branch older than the country itself.
Lieutenant Colonel Marie Hough said the Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a rich history of supporting our troops for decades.
“They will literally work 24/7 just to make sure the ammunition that leaves here is affective and help our men and women that are out there so that they can fight and win our nation’s wars,” said Lt. Colonel Hough.
Leaders at the event said days like this are important to slow down and celebrate the important things.