Deana Martin Salutes U.S. Army’s 250th On Flag Day

Flag Day And The Army’s 250th

Flag Day lands each June 14 to mark the Continental Congress’s 1777 resolution adopting the Stars and Stripes. Unbeknownst to many, that same date in 1775 saw the birth of the U.S. Army. In 2025, those two milestones converged in a patriotic celebration across the nation — and on the Instagram feed of singer and actress Deana Martin. In cities from Boston to San Antonio, parades, flag-raising ceremonies and historical reenactments commemorated two and a half centuries of service.

A Patriotic Instagram Salute

On June 14, Martin took to Instagram (@deanamartinofficialpage) with a simple yet heartfelt post. The image shows her smiling, draped in red, white and blue, holding two small American flags aloft. She wears a navy blazer accented with a flag pin, emoji flags framing her message:
“🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy Flag Day! Today we celebrate the adoption of the American Flag. We also celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. I would like to thank all active service members as well as veterans of all of the branches of the military. Without you, we would not have the freedoms that we enjoy every day.
Love,
Deana
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”
Fans responded with more than 15,000 likes and dozens of comments from veterans, Gold Star families and fellow entertainers.

Deana Martin’s Legacy

Born December 17, 1943, in Manhattan Beach, California, Deana Martin is best known as the daughter of Dean Martin. She made her television debut at age three and has since built a multi-faceted career in music and film. Her discography spans jazz standards and traditional pop, reflecting her father’s Rat Pack roots, and she’s headlined stages from Las Vegas showrooms to New York cabarets. On screen, she appeared in films such as Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) and guest-starred on variety programs throughout the 1960s and ’70s. Her one-woman show, Memories Are Made of This, continues to tour, and her most recent album revisits classic swing arrangements.

Continuing The Tradition Of Tribute

Martin is no stranger to marking notable dates on social media. Earlier this year, she declared “Dean Martin Day,” raising a toast in honor of her father’s legacy. She’s paid homage to music legends like Brian Wilson and extended birthday wishes to Pat Boone on his 91st year. But her Flag Day post stands out as a fusion of personal gratitude and national pride.

The Broader Celebration

Across the country, museums and military bases hosted joint flag-raisings to honor both the flag’s adoption and the Army’s 250th anniversary. The National Museum of the U.S. Army unveiled a special exhibit tracing the service’s history, while local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held community barbecues and reenactments at historic forts. Official Army communications highlighted new recruitment initiatives and support programs for military families.

Message Of Unity

Martin’s salute underscores a wider trend of celebrities leveraging social media to honor service members. From livestream fundraisers to corporate campaigns, the digital spotlight on veterans and active-duty troops has become a modern ritual. In blending Flag Day with the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, Deana Martin reminded followers that the flag we fly and the freedoms we cherish rest on two and a half centuries of commitment and sacrifice.

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Reshmi Das

 

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