Maria Sten's 'Reacher' spinoff is filming
Actor Maria Sten discusses how the filming of her "Reacher" spin-off - about her character Fran Neagley, formerly a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army - is going so far. (Feb. 20)
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What to know about Trump's military parade in DC
WASHINGTON () — Soon, the streets of Washington, D.C. will be lined with more than 100 military vehicles and equipment as the nation celebrates the Army's 250th birthday, a day that also coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. On Saturday, June 14, D.C. will host the Army's 250th Birthday Parade, an event that is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of people to the National Mall, according to the United States Secret Service (USSS). The grand military parade, featuring Abrams main battle tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker infantry carriers and Paladin howitzers, will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the National Mall and go along Constitution Avenue between 15th and 23rd streets. The parade will also explore the Army's evolution dating back to the Revolutionary War with 6,600 soldiers in uniforms from the past and present, period-accurate equipment, flyovers and military bands, according to the Army. Guest entry for the event will open at 2 p.m., , a nonpartisan initiative helping to organize the parade. The parade will last until about 8 p.m., with a concert at the Ellipse and fireworks to follow. Parade route for Army's 250th Birthday ParadeDownload President Donald Trump is also set to deliver remarks 'celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army's exceptional service, significant achievements, and enduring legacy,' according to Fencing going up, road closures taking effect ahead of DC military parade Before catching the parade, guests can explore the Army's 250th Birthday Festival on the National Mall. The festivities will include over 50 booths, army equipment, interactive exhibits and kid zones, equipped with climbing walls, face painting, photo booths, cornhole and giant Jenga, the Army said. Entry for the festival will begin at 8 a.m. The Fitness Competition will start at 9:30 a.m. and the rest of the festival will last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Map for U.S. Army's 250th Birthday FestivalDownload Attendees can participate in free giveaways and will have the chance to meet Army soldiers, NFL players, 'influencers' and celebrities, the Army noted. Trump military parade and Pope Leo XIV's virtual Chicago appearance set for same time As a result of the celebration, many roads across and will see closures and restrictions. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said that beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, until 7 a.m. on Monday, June 16, routes will detour to accommodate the parade and festival. will also see closures and parking restrictions, largely in the Northwest area. , the Pentagon's North Parking Lot is serving as a staging area, with military vehicles set to leave there and head into the city via Memorial Bridge. Because of the event, road closures in Arlington begin Wednesday, June 11. For a complete list of road closures across the District and Virginia, click How to take Metro to get to the Army parade, festival Metro advised attendees to head to Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, Farragut North, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Federal Triangle, or the Archives-Navy Memorial stops to get to security checkpoints. If you are attending the festival on the National Mall, you should head to L'Enfant Plaza, Federal Center SW, or Archives-Navy Memorial. Metro noted that its trains will run at Saturday service frequencies— trains will run every 4-6 minutes at core stations, and every 8-12 minutes further out. For more information, click The celebration is expected to cost the Army anywhere between $25 million and $45 million, a recent Washington Post report cited. According to a permit obtained by DC News Now, America250 and the Army will be financially liable for any damage done to curbs or streets by the heavy tanks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Veterans Park event will mark US Army's 250th birthday
TUPELO – On Tuesday, June 3, attorney Jak Smith had an idea, and in the days that followed, he put fast action to it. In a week's time, Smith has planned a gathering to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army. All are invited to pay homage to the U.S. Army on Saturday, June 14, at Veterans Park. The party will begin at 9 a.m. "I figured I might not make the Army's 300th birthday," Smith said. "So, I decided I was going to do something for the 250th. We may have five people attend; we may have 50. But this is something I wanted to do." Here's what's on tap for Saturday morning's celebration: The Tupelo High School ROTC will be on hand for the posting of the colors; Sabrina Ganaway will sing the National Anthem; and a bagpipe player will provide music. Also, there will be a birthday cake. Speakers, all Army veterans, will include Bro. Chester Harrison, Col. Roger Johnson, Brigadier General Kelly Mims and Smith. "Chester Harrison is a pastor who married my wife and I on Lebanon Mountain in Prentiss County in 1993," Smith said. Harrison will give a benediction and share some of his own Army experiences. "He was a machine gunner who served on the front line in Vietnam," Smith said. Col. Roger Johnson is senior Army instructor of Tupelo High School's Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Circuit Court Judge Kelly Mims served in the Army National Guard 34 years and retired as a brigadier general. Smith, a 1970 graduate of West Point Military Academy, spent eight years in the Army in Colorado and in the 11th Cavalry in Europe as an artillery officer. He's more than a history buff; Smith can fire off dates and events from farther back than most can even remember. And he especially knows the U.S. Army, in which he proudly served. It was May 10, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia and delegates resolved to create an army that would represent not just New England, but all the British colonies in North America. "In June of that same year, George Washington was unanimously chosen as the commander-in-chief," Smith said. "Washington really set the tone for what the Army should be."
USA Today
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Trump's military parade kicks off June 14: Here is how to get tickets
Trump's military parade kicks off June 14: Here is how to get tickets "It's gonna be something very, very special," President Donald Trump said about the military parade in a June 6 video posted to Truth Social. Show Caption Hide Caption Armored tanks arrive in DC for Trump's military birthday parade As Washington, D.C. prepares for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, armored tanks have begun to arrive ahead of Saturday's celebration. President Donald Trump and the country's troops are preparing to party. Thousands of Americans, including active-duty and retired service members, will gather for a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation's capital city to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14. The date also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. The "Grand Military Parade and Celebration," which will feature Army equipment, flyovers and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the military's enduring legacy. Trump has promised the event will be "unforgettable," and one "like you've never seen before." "It's gonna be something very, very special," Trump said in a June 6 video posted to Truth Social. "I don't think we've ever done one quite like this. We're gonna be celebrating the Army and our military." Here's how to get tickets. More: Trump warns would-be protesters on Army's 250th birthday celebration of 'heavy force' When, where will Trump's military parade take place? The "Grand Military Parade" is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C. The procession route will span six blocks, bisecting the National Mall. The three-hour event will take place on Constitution Avenue NW between15th Street and 23rd Street. Here is a graphic of the parade route. The parade and celebration will commence at 6:30 p.m. ET, but guests will be allowed in as early as 2 p.m. ET on the day of the parade, according to the U.S. Army. The procession will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House, around sundown. A parachute demonstration by the Golden Knights and a fireworks display will conclude the evening's festivities. The president is also expected to attend an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony after the parade. Do I need tickets for Trump's military parade? Not necessarily. However, those who register for tickets on the U.S. Army's event website will likely get the best view of the procession. According to the U.S. Army, guests are invited to convene along the parade route or view from the Washington Monument Grounds. How to get tickets for Trump's military parade Tickets for the parade are limited, but those interested in attending the parade on June 14 can RSVP here. Prospective attendees will be asked to provide their full name, phone number, email, state and zip code. How to watch Trump's military parade The U.S. Army will livestream all of the events for the 250th anniversary, including the parade, on all social media platforms for those who are unable to attend the celebration in person. Contributing: Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY
