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South China Morning Post
10 hours ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
US police prepare for hundreds of thousands to attend army parade in Washington
Police agencies are preparing for hundreds of thousands of people to attend a celebration in Washington for the US Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, US Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool told a press briefing on Monday. Advertisement McCool said thousands of agents, officers and specialists will be deployed from local, state and federal police agencies from across the country for security. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Metropolitan Police Department both told reporters there were no credible threats to the event. 'We're preparing for an enormous turnout,' McCool said. 'That is why we are leaving no stone unturned.' The event, which will coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, includes an army birthday festival on the National Mall and will culminate with a parade through the capital and an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony presided over by the president. Security preparations include 18.5 miles of anti-scale fencing, 17 miles of concrete barriers, 175 magnetometers and officers from federal, state and local agencies standing guard. There will be drones operated by the Secret Service, McCool said. Advertisement Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department said there will be major impacts to traffic, including road closures, around the National Mall, West Potomac Park and The Ellipse.
South China Morning Post
11 hours ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
US police prepare for hundreds of thousands to attend army parade in Washington
Police agencies are preparing for hundreds of thousands of people to attend a celebration in Washington for the US Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, US Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool told a press briefing on Monday. Advertisement McCool said thousands of agents, officers and specialists will be deployed from local, state and federal police agencies from across the country for security. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Metropolitan Police Department both told reporters there were no credible threats to the event. 'We're preparing for an enormous turnout,' McCool said. 'That is why we are leaving no stone unturned.' The event, which will coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, includes an army birthday festival on the National Mall and will culminate with a parade through the capital and an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony presided over by the president. Security preparations include 18.5 miles of anti-scale fencing, 17 miles of concrete barriers, 175 magnetometers and officers from federal, state and local agencies standing guard. There will be drones operated by the Secret Service, McCool said. Advertisement Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department said there will be major impacts to traffic, including road closures, around the National Mall, West Potomac Park and The Ellipse.
Reuters
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
US law enforcement prepare for hundreds of thousands to attend Army parade in Washington
June 9 (Reuters) - Law enforcement agencies are preparing for hundreds of thousands of people to attend a celebration in Washington, DC, for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool said at a press briefing on Monday. McCool said thousands of agents, officers and specialists will be deployed from law enforcement agencies from across the country. The FBI and Metropolitan Police Department both told reporters there were no credible threats to the event.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Stage is set and tanks are arriving to celebrate Army's 250th anniversary on Trump's birthday
WASHINGTON – The stage is being set – literally – for the military parade June 14 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army that coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday. Construction workers are erecting a stage along Constitution Avenue near the White House. Steel plates have been embedded in the asphalt to protect roads from 140,000-pound tanks. And the tanks themselves – and other military vehicles – have begun arriving by train. "The Army's 250th birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime event," Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, a spokesperson for the III Armored Corps, said as one of the trains left Fort Cavazos in Texas bound for Washington, D.C. "This is a chance to see our soldiers, our leaders and the world-class force on full display in our nation's capital. We look forward to being a part of history." The day-long festival along the National Mall will feature a parade and fireworks display. The parade will include about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, according to the Army. Trump told NBC News the cost – budgeted at $30 million and potentially rising to $45 million – is 'peanuts' compared to celebrating 'the greatest military in the world.' Democratic lawmakers have argued Trump is wielding the military for his own political purposes. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, said the event is 'all about his ego and making everything about him.' The first tanks bound for the capital began moving May 21. A nearly mile-long train carried M1 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley vehicles, M109 Paladins and Strykers about 1,300 miles from Texas to the capital for the parade. Soldiers and their equipment will be housed in a Department of Agriculture building and a warehouse owned by the General Service Administration. Chow will consist of two MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) and one hot meal per day. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tanks arrive for Army parade to celebrate 250th anniversary
Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Reagan National Airport to halt flights for Trump-hosted military parade next week
President Donald Trump will be hosting a military parade next Saturday honoring military veterans and active-duty service members to commemorate the U.S. Army's birthday. The parade is scheduled for June 14, the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Flag Day, and Trump's birthday. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) announced the airport is expected to halt flights during the parade. "To accommodate aircraft flyovers along the parade route, followed by a fireworks display, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to suspend airline operations at DCA – affecting scheduled flights," reads an airport press release. The airport cautions that "customers with flight reservations for the evening of June 14 should check the status of their flights directly with their airline." An FAA spokesperson told Fox News Digital the agency is working with the Department of Defense to finalize a flyover plan detailing the number and types of aircraft involved. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for the Washington, D.C., area will be issued in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security "to ensure safety and security during the celebration." Fox News Digital is told the restrictions will expand the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area (DC SFRA) and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ). "The FAA will implement traffic management initiatives (TMI) at DCA before, during, and after the event to ensure safety and will facilitate a return to normal operations once the event concludes. During the peak of the celebration, the TMI stops all arrivals and departures," said the FAA spokesperson. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 9:30 p.m. Flight passengers are advised to use the D.C. Metrorail to reach the airport and can expect roadway closures off-airport to increase the travel time. There will be "no fireworks viewing" due to construction and event parking is strongly discouraged, says the DCA release. "Expect delays from road closures and increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area," it states. The landmark event will take place on Constitution Ave NW between 15th Street and 23rd Street. At the event, there will be historical U.S. Army personnel re-enactors, period-accurate equipment, vehicles, flyovers and military bands, according to America250. "The event is designed not only to showcase the Army's modern capabilities but also to inspire a new generation to embrace the spirit of service, resilience, and leadership that defines the United States," the America250 site says.
