Trump military parade live updates: Army's $45 million celebration to be held under tight security, rain alert
Washington is set to host an extravagant military parade on Saturday marking the US Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The 90-minute spectacle will feature over 6,000 troops, 150 military vehicles-including Abrams tanks and HIMARS-and 62 aircraft such as Apache helicopters and vintage WWII bombers.
Marching formations will chronicle the Army's history from the Revolutionary War to modern-day operations. The event concludes with a parachute jump by the Army's Golden Knights, a fireworks display, and the president swearing in new recruits.
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