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- The U.S. Army will hold a military parade on June 14 in Washington, D.C., celebrating its 250th anniversary with 6,600 soldiers and 150 military vehicles.
- The parade, driven by the Trump administration's plan initiated two months ago, includes heavy armor and flyovers and necessitates road reinforcements and flight suspensions at Reagan National Airport.
- Preparations include laying steel plates along Constitution Avenue, deploying rubber track pads on tanks, and coordination with local agencies to reduce infrastructure damage during the event.
- The parade will feature 28 M1 Abrams tanks weighing 68 tons, 50 helicopters, paratroopers, and a fireworks show; the total cost may reach $45 million with over $3 million spent on road protection.
- Officials acknowledge potential street damage but expect mitigation to minimize impact, with the Army pledging to reimburse D.C. For repairs and emphasizing the event's historical significance and rarity.
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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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