@elliegoldenlife: Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army 🇺🇸 As a former Army Chinook pilot, this milestone means a lot. During a deployment overseas, our unit had a dog named Zac whose job was to simply bring joy. Watching the way he lifted spirits during tough moments left a lasting impact and ultimately inspired our Mission to Spread Smiles. When I returned home, we got Ellie and trained her as a therapy dog. Not long after, Emma joined in too. Since then, they’ve brought comfort, connection, and joy to service members and military families around the world. To celebrate the 250th birthday, here are some of our favorite Army smiles. We’re proud to be part of this community and forever grateful to those who serve. @USArmy #Army250 #goldenretrieverlife #dog #army #smiles