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- On the evening of June 14, air travel operations at Washington’s Reagan National Airport near Arlington, Virginia, will be paused for an unspecified length of time due to a large military parade in D.C. honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
- The parade, a realization of a long-held presidential ambition and planned over the last two years with final preparations occurring in the previous two months, will showcase thousands of troops, more than a hundred military vehicles such as Abrams tanks, and dozens of helicopters, all complemented by a fireworks show and concert.
- Officials have implemented extensive mitigation efforts such as deploying steel plates along the route, fitting vehicles with thick rubber track pads, staggering tanks to distribute weight, and coordinating with multiple agencies to minimize potential damage to roads and infrastructure.
- The parade's total cost could reach $45 million, with over $3 million already spent on efforts to protect infrastructure, and the Army has committed to compensating the District if extensive road damage occurs, although questions remain about the extent of repairs and potential traffic impacts.
- This event will mark the largest military parade in decades for D.C., showcasing the Army's history from the Revolutionary War to modern forces, but it also rekindles debates on urban armor use and raises questions about infrastructure resilience.
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Aerial video shows tanks arriving in Washington ahead of military parade
As the 250th anniversary celebration for the US Army approaches, a freight train of tanks was seen making its way into the nation’s capital. The parade on June 14 will feature dozens of M1-A1 Abrams tanks and Bradley and Stryker fighting vehicles rolling through the streets of DC, as well as Howitzers and other artillery pieces, officials said. Nearly 7,000 soldiers are set to participate.
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Taxpayers shouldn't pay for Donald Trump's birthday parade
If would-be "tin hat" dictator Donald Trump wants a military parade to celebrate his birthday on June 14, let him hire actors (as he did for his Trump Tower escalator political debut in 2015) or private security groups (such as…
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