PRESQUE ISLE – The U.S. Army will celebrate its 227th birthday with a birthday party-open house at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the U.S. Army Presque Isle Recruiting Station, 485 Main St.

This year’s theme is “On Duty for America’s Freedom.” The event is open to the public.

For more information about the U.S. Army’s birthday, visit www.army.mil/birthday227 on the Web. For information about the open house, contact Staff Sgt. Gary Monroe at 768-8901.