HONOLULU (KHON2) — The U.S. Army is marking a monumental milestone — 250 years of service to the nation. 1st Lt. James Pardee is one of 219 Hawaii soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division heading to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the celebration on June 14. “I’m very excited for one to travel and also to see our nation’s capital,” Pardee said.