Monday, April 14, 2008

Army Birthday Ball set

The annual U.S. Army Birthday Ball is June 14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C.

This year’s ball celebrates the Army’s 233rd year of service to the nation.

All active and retired members of the U.S. Army, National Guard, Reserve,
Department of the Army civilians, contractors, and their spouses or guests
are invited.

Tickets are $80. A limited number of discounted tickets are available to
military E-6 and civilian GS-7 and below on a first-come, first-served basis.
Required attire for military is the Dress Blue or Mess Dress uniform or the
Class A uniform with white shirt and bow tie. Civilians should wear formal
evening apparel.

Childcare will not be provided.

Online registration is open at http://www.us.army.mil until all tickets are
sold.

More information, including directions to the event, alternative transportation and parking, is available by calling 703 697-0692 or ball’s helpdesk, 877-545-0854.