2026 Infantry Birthday Ball
Sponsored by the National Infantry Association
When
Friday 12 JUN 2026: 1700 – 2200
Where
National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way
Columbus, Georgia 31903
Why
Celebrating 250 years of freedom
Dress Code
Uniform will be Dress Mess (Dress Blues or AGSU for those without Dress Mess uniforms). Civilian attire will be formal/black tie and evening dresses. No head gear will be worn to include Stetsons or berets since it is an evening event.
Please wear your OSM, OSMA and Shield of Sparta Awards.
If you would like to nominate someone for one of the Awards in time for the Ball, the DEADLINE FOR OSM/SoS Submissions is 5 MAY 1000 Eastern and 12 MAY 1000 Eastern for OSMA.