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a day ago
- General
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U.S. Army Pacific invites you to 250th birthday celebration
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The U.S. Army is inviting you to celebrate its 250th anniversary with Army Heritage Week starting June 8 to 14. Here's Honolulu's King Kamehameha Day hours The week-long celebration will feature events open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to connect with Soldiers. 'The Army's 250th anniversary is a momentous occasion to reflect on our rich history and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our nation,' said Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Pacific. 'We invite the community to join us in celebrating the dedication and sacrifice of our Soldiers, past and present.' Army Polo this week on Sunday at Historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter. Families enjoyed an afternoon of thrilling competition, fast-paced polo, fine horsemanship and strategic gameplay. Army Community Day will begin on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort DeRussy, an opportunity to meet the Soldiers of USARPAC and explore a display of military vehicles, aircraft and weaponry. Engage with service members and learn about the opportunities within the Heritage Week honors the service of generations of Soldiers who have overcome challenges and turned obstacles into opportunities to defend our nation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Trump Official Predicts MAGA Crowd's Sycophantic Moment During Army Parade
Fully expect the U.S. Army's 250th-anniversary parade to include a sing-song dedicated just to President Donald Trump, whose birthday falls on the same day, said the State Department's chief of protocol Monica Crowley. 'June 14 is a special day,' Crowley, a former Fox News personality, told MAGA flamethrower Steve Bannon on his 'War Room' show Tuesday. 'Of course, it's the president's birthday,' she continued. 'So I'm sure the crowd will break out into a 'Happy Birthday.'' Bannon called it, 'Providential.' Crowley agreed. Then she added: 'And it's also Flag Day, Steve. So, meant to be. Hand of God. Hand of God, for sure.' Watch from the 9:45 mark here: The celebrations will see heavy tanks rolling through Washington, D.C.. The shindig will cost up to $45 million. Some $16 million of that predicted cost will go on repairing damage caused to the city's streets by the armored vehicles, U.S. military officials have admitted. Critics Gasp At Trump Official's 'The Thing That Matters' Declaration RFK Jr.'s Gotcha Moment On CNN Goes Viral Again Amid 'MAHA' Report Controversy Arnold Schwarzenegger Drops Bluntest Of Advice To Environmentalists Dismayed By Trump
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Trump Official Predicts MAGA Crowd's Sycophantic Moment During Army Parade
Fully expect the U.S. Army's 250th-anniversary parade to include a sing-song dedicated just to President Donald Trump, whose birthday falls on the same day, said the State Department's chief of protocol Monica Crowley. 'June 14 is a special day,' Crowley, a former Fox News personality, told MAGA flamethrower Steve Bannon on his 'War Room' show Tuesday. 'Of course, it's the president's birthday,' she continued. 'So I'm sure the crowd will break out into a 'Happy Birthday.'' Bannon called it, 'Providential.' Crowley agreed. Then she added: 'And it's also Flag Day, Steve. So, meant to be. Hand of God. Hand of God, for sure.' Watch from the 9:45 mark here: The celebrations will see heavy tanks rolling through Washington, D.C.. The shindig will cost up to $45 million. Some $16 million of that predicted cost will go on repairing damage caused to the city's streets by the armored vehicles, U.S. military officials have admitted. Critics Gasp At Trump Official's 'The Thing That Matters' Declaration RFK Jr.'s Gotcha Moment On CNN Goes Viral Again Amid 'MAHA' Report Controversy Arnold Schwarzenegger Drops Bluntest Of Advice To Environmentalists Dismayed By Trump
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
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They love a parade: President Trump and US Army to celebrate their June 14 birthdays
WASHINGTON — The Army is planning a major parade at the urging of the White House on June 14 — the day the service shares a birthday with President Donald Trump, according to a U.S. official. Plans for the parade include 6,000 soldiers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, including Strykers, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and possibly Abrams M-1 tanks, said the official who was not authorized to speak publicly. The Army had been planning a major celebration for its 250th anniversary on June 14 when White House officials suggested a parade. Soldiers march in presidential inaugural events, but it's unclear if they have participated in a presidential birthday celebration. The official cautioned that plans for the parade remain tentative, but the event appears likely to happen. The Associated Press first reported the parade plans. It is likely to cost millions of dollars, and the parade route is planned to go through the heart of Washington, DC, along Constitution Avenue, the official said. During his first term, Trump appeared at the July 4 celebration in Washington. And the military supplied equipment, including Bradleys, at his request, as well as flyovers. He was criticized for politicizing the Independence Day event. There was also concern about damage caused to city streets by heavy armor, so the vehicles remained immobile, on display, so as not to chew up pavement. The Army is planning a number of other events to celebrate its anniversary apart from the parade. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Birthday bash: President Donald Trump and Army plan June 14 parade
