Week of the Eagles closes with Air Assault demo, Army birthday celebration at Fort Campbell | VIDEO

FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Week of the Eagles wrapped up Saturday with a full day of events marking the end of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. The day’s events included an air assault demonstration, a cake-cutting ceremony, a swearing-in ceremony for future soldiers, and a live concert by country artist Andy Ross.

Hundreds of soldiers, veterans, families, and community members gathered at Fort Campbell to take part in the festivities. One of the highlights of the day was the ceremonial cake cutting using a sword over 250 years old.

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