The US Army is planning a pricey parade for its 250th anniversary — and Trump's birthday. Here's what could be on display.
See the military vehicles intended for the US Army's 250th anniversary parade on June 14, which is also Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday.
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- The US Army is planning a major parade on Flag Day, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
- Nearly 7,000 troops will march in the parade, which will feature about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft.
- While plans are still evolving, defense officials say the parade could cost as much as $45 million.
The US Army is planning a military parade with infantry fighting vehicles and thousands of soldiers to celebrate its 250th anniversary on Flag Day on June 14, which also happens to be President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
Set to feature about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, about 6,600 troops are planned to march in the pricey parade, whose cost is likely to be measured in tens of millions of dollars.
Scheduled to last nearly four hours, the procession is planned to stretch from Arlington, Virginia, across the Potomac River and into Washington, DC. The parade will exhibit the Army's history through historical aircraft and vehicles and soldiers marching in period uniforms.
At least 11 Army corps and divisions nationwide are planned to be involved in the showcase, bringing in thousands of troops, heavy vehicles, and possibly tanks.