Illinois Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Zerbonia,

Illinois Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, left, the most senior soldier in attendance, and Pvt. Brandon Logren, the most junior soldier there, along with Gold Star Families, and cadets cut a ceremonial Army birthday cake together in downtown Chicago. The Army has a long-standing tradition of the most senior soldier and most junior soldier using a saber to cut the Army birthday cake. The Army’s 240th birthday was celebrated at the John C. Daley Plaza in Chicago with soldiers from the Army Reserve, active component, and Army Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Berogan/Released)