Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns [View all]
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Source: Associated Press
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Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns
BY LOLITA C. BALDOR
Updated 9:00 PM EDT, May 1, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump's birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a couple thousand civilians, The Associated Press has learned.
The planning documents, obtained by the AP, are dated April 29 and 30 and have not been publicly released. They represent the Army's most recent blueprint for its long-planned 250th anniversary festival on the National Mall and the newly added element -- a large military parade that Trump has long wanted but is still being discussed. ... The Army anniversary just happens to coincide with Trump's 79th birthday on June 14.
While the slides do not include any price estimates, it would likely cost tens of millions of dollars to put on a parade of that size. Costs would include the movement of military vehicles, equipment, aircraft and troops from across the country to Washington and the need to feed and house thousands of service members.
High costs halted Trump's push for a parade in his first term, and the tanks and other heavy vehicles that are part of the Army's latest plans have raised concerns from city officials about damage to roads. ... Asked about plans for a parade, Army spokesman Steve Warren said Thursday that no final decisions have been made.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/army-parade-trump-birthday-96bb9c8e9af1ef285c56fdc3d1ba4b35
Trump can unveil his new uniform, with lesser versions for his staff and cabinet.
Edit: darn, LakeVermilion beat me to it.
Throw in a few public hangings, and a swell time will be had by all.
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