VP Vance Honors the Troops As He Introduces President Trump at the Big 250th Birthday Bash

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While leftists across the land apparently ditched their irony meters once and for all and opted to celebrate Flag Day and the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army by — checks notes — calling for the very thing that Army helped bring about, that being...the U.S. not being ruled by a king, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, along with Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha, enjoyed the parade and celebration in our nation's capital on Saturday evening. 

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While Trump, of course, had no say in the date of his birth, he undoubtedly enjoyed being able to celebrate his 79th birthday with his beautiful wife by his side and a fantastic celebration of our military and our nation's history.

READ MORE: The Army Parade Video That Shows What It's About: 250 Years of Heroism and the History of America

Following the parade, President Trump participated in a swearing-in ceremony for new and reenlisting Army servicemembers. But before the president delivered his own remarks, Vice President Vance took to the podium to introduce him. Though Vance himself is a Marine, he seemed more than pleased to wish the Army a happy milestone birthday. 

Well, let me say to the thousands of Americans who traveled from distant towns and across state lines to be here today: This is your national capital. Welcome to Washington, D.C. We are thrilled to have you. 

This evening, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, the oldest branch of the greatest fighting force ever known to man, I want to say to all the soldiers, all across our nation's capital and all across the world, Happy Birthday, Soldiers — we're proud of you!

And I want to say you represent an unbroken line of greatness, of excellence. And one of the things the President of the United States has told his entire administration, from the vice president on down, is that we must remember that the young men and women who put on the uniform and serve this nation are our most precious resource. We must honor them, we must respect them, we must fight for them. And that's exactly what the Trump administration aims to do every single day. 

And so, to our soldiers, we're so proud of you. And let me tell you that the way that we honor and respect you is: Number One — we never ask you to go to war unless you absolutely have to; and Number Two — when we do ask you to go to war, we give you the weapons and the support needed to kick the hell out of the enemy and come back home safely.

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Vance then lightened things up a bit before formally introducing the president. 

Now, I know I am the last thing standing between the main event, and that is a dangerous place to be with a lot of soldiers in the audience. So, let me just say a couple of quick additional thoughts. First of all, June the 14th is, of course, the birthday of the Army; it is, of course, the birthday of the President of the United States — and Happy Birthday, Mr. President — but I would get in trouble if I didn't mention that it's also my wedding anniversary. And so, to my lovely wife, I love you, Honey. Happy Anniversary. And thank you for everything you do for our country. 

So, without further ado, it is my pleasure to introduce the 45th and 47th commander-in-chief of the United States military, President Donald J. Trump.

READ MORE: Pres. Trump's Soaring Remarks Cap Off the Army's 250th Birthday Parade, Celebration

As our Becca Lower reported, President Trump's speech was brief but powerful — a true tribute to the "valiant legion of Army warriors and patriots, heroes and legends." What a special way to celebrate them and this great nation they've helped establish and preserve. 

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